Redband parrotfish

The redband parrotfish is one of many species that exhibit multiple color phases.  Juveniles display one of many patterns, including a striped pattern, a mottled stripe pattern, and a camouflage pattern.

As adults, they display either the initial phase, in which the body is a solid color (some shade of green), with red fins; or the terminal phase which has much more complicated coloration on the body, including a small yellow blotch with black spots.

These fish were about 8 inches long.  The photos were taken at depths of 35 to 45 feet.

Initial phase

Terminal phase