Trindade Parrotfish
Sparisoma rocha
- Group: Parrotfish
- Typical depth: 10–25 m
- Max size: 30.5 cm
- For divers: safe
Found only around remote Trindade, this parrotfish scrapes algae from rock and coral between ten and twenty five metres. Males live alone while females swim singly or in couples, often trailed by small juveniles that mingle with young wrasses.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Sparisoma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712774.
FAQ
- How deep does the Trindade Parrotfish live?
- The Trindade Parrotfish (Sparisoma rocha) is typically found at 10–25 m.
- Is the Trindade Parrotfish dangerous to divers?
- The Trindade Parrotfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Trindade Parrotfish get?
- The Trindade Parrotfish grows to about 30.5 cm.