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Stoplight Parrotfish

Sparisoma viride

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Labriformes ›Family: Labridae ›Genus: Sparisoma

About

The stoplight parrotfish (Sparisoma viride) is a species of parrotfish inhabiting coral reefs in Florida, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, Bermuda and as far south as Brazil. Like most of its relatives, it is able to change sex. Its typical length is between 1 and 1.5 ft (30–45 cm), but it can reach up to 2 ft (64 cm). It is normally found during the day at depths between 15 and 80 ft (5–25 m), but can be found from 10 to 165 ft...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Stoplight Parrotfish?
The scientific name of Stoplight Parrotfish is Sparisoma viride.
What is the conservation status of Stoplight Parrotfish?
The Stoplight Parrotfish has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Stoplight Parrotfish belong to?
Stoplight Parrotfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Stoplight Parrotfish belong to?
Stoplight Parrotfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Stoplight Parrotfish belong to?
Stoplight Parrotfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Stoplight Parrotfish belong to?
Stoplight Parrotfish belongs to the order Labriformes.
What family does Stoplight Parrotfish belong to?
Stoplight Parrotfish belongs to the family Labridae.
What genus does Stoplight Parrotfish belong to?
Stoplight Parrotfish belongs to the genus Sparisoma.