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The Greenblotch parrotfish (Sparisoma atomarium) is a saltwater fish of the family Scaridae that grows up to 25 cm.
Description
The greenblotch parrotfish is a parrotfish (Scaridae) from the western Atlantic Ocean. The species is small for a parrotfish; males are greenish with a red belly and a greenish blotch behind the pectoral fin, females are red-brown. It lives on deeper rocky and coral reefs with steep walls and is often seen on seagrass beds. With its parrot-like beak it scrapes algae and growth from the substrate. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Greenblotch parrotfish?
The Greenblotch parrotfish has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly green and shows a plain pattern. Small parrotfish; the male greenish with a red belly, scrapes algae from the reef with its beak.
Where does the Greenblotch parrotfish live?
The Greenblotch parrotfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Western Atlantic; deeper rocky and coral reefs.
How big does the Greenblotch parrotfish get?
The Greenblotch parrotfish grows to a maximum of about 25 cm.
Is the Greenblotch parrotfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Greenblotch parrotfish is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Greenblotch parrotfish edible?
The Greenblotch parrotfish is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Sparisoma
More from the family Scaridae
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