Redband Parrotfish [Sparisoma aurofrenatum]
Description
This species is found primarily in coral reefs and seagrass beds in the Atlantic Ocean. They are identifiable by their distinct color patterns which change throughout their life. They are herbivores, feeding primarily on algae.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
|
| Order |
Perciformes
Perciformes
|
| Family |
Parrotfishes
Scaridae
|
| Genus |
Sparisoma
Sparisoma
|