Emerald Parrotfish [Sparisoma frondosum]
Description
This species is found in the Western Atlantic from Bermuda and Florida to the Lesser Antilles. They are characterized by their emerald-green color and large size. They primarily feed on algae.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
|
| Order |
Perciformes
Perciformes
|
| Family |
Parrotfishes
Scaridae
|
| Genus |
Sparisoma
Sparisoma
|