Strigate parrotfish (Sparisoma strigatum)

Scientific name: Sparisoma strigatum G?nther, 1862

Strigate parrotfish (Sparisoma strigatum)

The Strigate parrotfish (Sparisoma strigatum) is a marine fish of the family Scaridae. Native range: Eastern Atlantic, Ascension and St. Helena.

Biology

Occasionally occur in groups of up to six individuals (Ref. 7360). Adults usually found in rocky areas. Juveniles occasional amongst weed and rubble patches on sand at 15-18 m depth. Occasionally eaten.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Sparisoma strigatum
Family
Scaridae (Parrotfishes)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
45.0
Depth range
5–20 m (16–66 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 5 - 20 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Eastern Atlantic: Ascension and St. Helena.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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