Sparisoma rubripinne

Sparisoma rubripinne
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Labriformes
Family: Scaridae
Genus: Sparisoma
Species:
S. rubripinne
Binomial name
Sparisoma rubripinne

Sparisoma rubripinne, which also goes by the common names yellowtail parrotfish or redfin parrotfish is a species of parrotfish in the genus Sparisoma.[1] It can be found in the Western Atlantic Ocean, and is primarily found in the Caribbean Sea.[2]

Description

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Sparisoma rubripinne is a medium-sized parrotfish that grows to a maximum length of 47.8 cm.[3] Juveniles and initial-phased adults are a drab silver-tan with a barred pattern on the scales. Additionally, juveniles and initial-phased adults have a bright yellow caudal peduncle and caudal fin. In contrast, terminal phase males are a dull blueish-green with a large black spot on the pectoral fin base.

Biology

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Sparisoma rubripinne inhabits coral reefs and seagrass meadows in the Western Atlantic Ocean. Here, it can be found from depths of 1–15 meters deep.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Sparisoma rubripinne, Redfin parrotfish : fisheries, aquarium". www.fishbase.se. Retrieved 2022-07-12.
  2. ^ "Computer Generated Species Distribution Map". www.aquamaps.org. Retrieved 2022-07-12.
  3. ^ "Reference Summary - Cervigón, F., 1994". www.fishbase.se. Retrieved 2022-07-12.
  4. ^ "Reference Summary - Lieske, E. and R. Myers, 1994". www.fishbase.se. Retrieved 2022-07-12.