Bucktooth Parrotfish
Sparisoma radians
- Group: Parrotfish
- Typical depth: 1–12 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This small parrotfish grazes in shallow seagrass beds of protected waters, leaving crescent shaped bite marks on the blades as it feeds. It bolts into the grass when startled, and has been linked to occasional cases of ciguatera poisoning.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Sparisoma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273777.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bucktooth Parrotfish live?
- The Bucktooth Parrotfish (Sparisoma radians) is typically found at 1–12 m.
- Is the Bucktooth Parrotfish dangerous to divers?
- The Bucktooth Parrotfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bucktooth Parrotfish get?
- The Bucktooth Parrotfish grows to about 20 cm.