''Sparisoma rubripinne'', which also goes by the common names yellowtail parrotfish or redfin parrotfish is a species of
parrotfish in the genus ''
Sparisoma
''Sparisoma'' is a genus of parrotfishes native to warmer parts of the Atlantic. FishBase recognizes 15 species in this genus, including ''S. rocha'' described from Trindade Island in 2010 and ''S. choati'' described from the East Atlantic in 20 ...
''. It can be found in the Western
Atlantic Ocean, and is primarily found in the
Caribbean Sea.
Description
''Sparisoma rubripinne'' is a medium-sized parrotfish that grows to a maximum length of 47.8 cm. Juveniles and initial-phased adults are a drab silver-tan with a barred pattern on the scales. Additionally, juveniles and initial-phased adults have a bright yellow
caudal peduncle and
caudal fin. In contrast, terminal phase males are a dull blueish-green with a large black spot on the pectoral fin base.
Biology
''Sparisoma rubripinne'' inhabits
coral reefs and
seagrass meadow
A seagrass meadow or seagrass bed is an underwater ecosystem formed by seagrasses. Seagrasses are marine (saltwater) plants found in shallow coastal waters and in the brackish waters of estuaries. Seagrasses are flowering plants with stems and ...
s in the Western Atlantic Ocean. Here, it can be found from depths of 1–15 meters deep.
References
rubripinne
Fish described in 1840
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