Agassiz's parrotfish
📖 Overview
Agassiz's parrotfish (Sparisoma frondosum) is a ray-finned fish of the family Labridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 34.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 5 and 80 metres. With a trophic level of 2, it is a herbivore or detritivore. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Terminal phase individuals lack the crescent marking on the caudal fin margin and the turquoise area adjacent to the pectoral fin, as well as the pale-yellow area on the pectoral-fin axil. A pale spot on the upper part of the caudal peduncle, both IP and TP live individuals. Reddish dorsal, caudal, anal and pelvic fins in IP .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Agassiz's parrotfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Agassiz's parrotfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 5 - 80 m . Tropical; 18°N - 34°S, 54°W - 22°W Central Atlantic: Cape Verde (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Agassiz's Parrotfish · Redeye parrotfish |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | batata · Bobo · Budiao Batata · budião-batata · papagaio-aquarela · papagaio-sinaleiro |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Cotoro |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarus frondosus | Agassiz | 1831 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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