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Sparisoma strigatum (Günther, 1862) Strigate parrotfish |
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photo by
Wirtz, P. |
| Family: | Scaridae (Parrotfishes), subfamily: Sparisomatinae | |||
| Max. size: | 45 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 5 - 20 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: Ascension and St. Helena. | |||
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| Biology: | Occasionally occur in groups of up to six individuals (Ref . 7360). Adults usually found in rocky areas at less than 10 m depth (Ref. 86997). Juveniles occasional amongst weed and rubble patches on sand at 15-18 m depth. Occasionally eaten (Ref. 5288). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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