Sparisoma chrysopterum

(Bloch & Schneider, 1801)

Redtail Parrotfish

Range: Western Atlantic Ocean: Throughout the Caribbean.

Size: 18 inches (45 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits coral reefs, with juveniles found in seagrass beds. Usually found at depths between 65 – 200 feet (20– 60 m) where it feeds mainly on algae.

General Husbandry: Colors vary between sexes and its stage of growth (phase). Not collected for the trade.

Taxonomy:

Order: Perciformes

Suborder: Labroidei

Family: Scaridae

Subfamily: Sparisomatinae

Genus: Sparisoma

FYI: Shown here for identification only.

Food fish in local areas.