Redfin Parrotfish
Sparisoma rubripinne
- Group: Parrotfish
- Typical depth: 1 to 15 m
- Max size: 47.8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The redfin parrotfish grazes coral reefs and seagrass beds, and a resting fish can throw on a mottled disguise in seconds. It begins life female and can later turn male, and spawning is usually a group affair, though some reports link it to ciguatera poisoning when eaten.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Sparisoma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159301.
FAQ
- How deep does the Redfin Parrotfish live?
- The Redfin Parrotfish (Sparisoma rubripinne) is typically found at 1 to 15 m.
- Is the Redfin Parrotfish dangerous to divers?
- The Redfin Parrotfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Redfin Parrotfish get?
- The Redfin Parrotfish grows to about 47.8 cm.