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Sparisoma amplum (Ranzani, 1841) Reef parrotfish |
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photo by
Krajewski, J.P. |
| Family: | Scaridae (Parrotfishes), subfamily: Sparisomatinae | |||
| Max. size: | 39 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Atlantic: endemic to Brazil and its oceanic islands. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Similar to S. viride but distinguished by the distinctive color pattern of the TP specimens; S. amplum is without yellow area on caudal peduncle ('stoplight') and without yellow spot at the angle of opercle (Ref. 40827). | |||
| Biology: | Occurs in oceanic islands, dwelling mainly in shallow and turbulent areas on coral, algal and rocky reefs. Occurs in smaller groups in deeper habitats (Ref. 40827). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 September 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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