Greenblotch Parrotfish
Sparisoma atomarium
- Group: Parrotfish
- Typical depth: 20–55 m
- Max size: 25 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A parrotfish of deep rocky and coral reefs with steep walls, it favours seagrass beds and patches of thick algae down to about 55 metres. Like its relatives it begins life female and can later turn male, switching colour and role as it goes.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Sparisoma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273771.
FAQ
- How deep does the Greenblotch Parrotfish live?
- The Greenblotch Parrotfish (Sparisoma atomarium) is typically found at 20–55 m.
- Is the Greenblotch Parrotfish dangerous to divers?
- The Greenblotch Parrotfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Greenblotch Parrotfish get?
- The Greenblotch Parrotfish grows to about 25 cm.