Sparisoma radians

Parrotfishes

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 is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
  • The species can be found between 1 and 12 Meters.
  • Very common species.

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

  • The species is generally observed in seagrass among algae or phanerogams.
  • The species is generally motionless in its environment
  • The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.

General behaviour of the species

  • Lives in large groups
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 20 cm
  • The animal is a grazer of algae.
  • Diet : Algae
  • 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.