Reef parrotfish
📖 Overview
Occurs in oceanic islands, dwelling mainly in shallow and turbulent areas on coral, algal and rocky reefs. Occurs in smaller groups in deeper habitats .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
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 .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Reef parrotfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 30 m . Tropical; 2°S - 30°S, 50°W - 28°W Southwest Atlantic: endemic to Brazil and its oceanic islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Reef parrotfish.
🔍 Similar Species
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