4,115 observationsLeast Concern
European Parrotfish
Sparisoma cretense
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Labriformes ›Family: Labridae ›Genus: Sparisoma
About
The Mediterranean parrotfish (Sparisoma cretense) is a species of parrotfish found at depths up to 50 m (160 ft) along rocky shores of the Mediterranean and the eastern Atlantic, from Portugal south to Senegal. Although some populations have been affected by fishing pressure, it is quite common locally, for example at the Azores, where its behavior has been studied in detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of European Parrotfish is Sparisoma cretense.
- The European Parrotfish has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- European Parrotfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- European Parrotfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- European Parrotfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- European Parrotfish belongs to the order Labriformes.
- European Parrotfish belongs to the family Labridae.
- European Parrotfish belongs to the genus Sparisoma.