Sparisoma rubripinne

Parrotfishes

  • Yellowtail parrotfish
  • Grüner Papageifisch
  • Groene papegaaivis
  • Poisson-perroquet basto
  • Loro basto

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed in seagrass among algae or phanerogams.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 1 and 15 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally living in a group
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 47 cm
  • The animal is a grazer of algae.
  • The animal can show variable colouring
  • The animal is a protogynous transsexual

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Aquarium enthusiasts.