Sparisoma amplum (Ranzani, 1841)
Reef parrotfish
photo by Krajewski, J.P.

Family:  Scaridae (Parrotfishes), subfamily: Sparisomatinae
Max. size:  39 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 30 m
Distribution:  Southwest Atlantic: endemic to Brazil and its oceanic islands.
Diagnosis:  Similar to S. viride but distinguished by the distinctive color pattern of the TP specimens; S. amplum is without yellow area on caudal peduncle ('stoplight') and without yellow spot at the angle of opercle (Ref. 40827).
Biology:  Occurs in oceanic islands, dwelling mainly in shallow and turbulent areas on coral, algal and rocky reefs. Occurs in smaller groups in deeper habitats (Ref. 40827).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 September 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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