West-African Parrotfish
Sparisoma choati
- Group: Parrotfish
- Typical depth: 2–30 m
- Max size: 31.4 cm
- For divers: safe
This parrotfish grazes algae off rocky and calcareous surfaces and crops seagrass in waters between about 2 and 30 metres along the West African coast. Males usually swim alone while females pair up or gather in small groups, and juveniles drift in loose bands of up to ten.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Sparisoma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712773.
FAQ
- How deep does the West-African Parrotfish live?
- The West-African Parrotfish (Sparisoma choati) is typically found at 2–30 m.
- Is the West-African Parrotfish dangerous to divers?
- The West-African Parrotfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the West-African Parrotfish get?
- The West-African Parrotfish grows to about 31.4 cm.