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Sparisoma aurofrenatum redband parrotfish, gutong, rainbow parrot, black parrot , and blisterside )[1] parrotfish native to the Caribbean Sea and Western Atlantic Ocean.[3]
Description
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This species grows to 28 cm.
Initial phase
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During the initial phase , the colouration varies greatly from blue-green to green to solid olive. The fins are mottled brown to red and have two white stripes. Behind the dorsal fin, a white spot is present.[4]
Juvenile phase
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The body of juvenile specimens are shades of red-brown. Normally, two white stripes will be visible with a black blotch present behind the upper gill covers. A white spot will also be present behind the dorsal fin.
During both the juvenile and initial phases, colouration and markings can change quickly.[4]
Terminal phase
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The body becomes greenish during the terminal phase. The underside will appear lighter and the anal fin becomes reddish. The tail becomes more square-shaped with black outer tips. The upper portion of the forebody will display a small, yellow blotch with at least two small black dots.
Normally, an orangish-pink[5] [4]
Distribution
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This species occurs throughout the Caribbean Sea , and the western Atlantic Ocean in the waters of Bermuda , Florida , the Bahamas to Central America and Brazil .[2]
Habitat
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Sparisoma aurofrenatum lives on reefs in depths of 2 to 20 metres.[2] [6]
Behaviour
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Sparisoma aurofrenatum is solitary or found in small groups. It may found resting on the bottom. It is a protogynous hermaphrodite .[2]
While swimming about reefs, this fish will use only its pectoral fins. Only when requiring a sudden burst of speed will it use its tail.[4]
Specimens may be seen defecating frequently, which appears as a white cloud as it is mostly composed of coral limestone.[4]
Diet
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Sparisoma aurofrenatum is a herbivore, feeding on algae and polyps it scrapes from rocks and coral using its 'beak'.[7]
References
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^ "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Sparisoma aurofrenatum (Valenciennes, 1840)" . Marinespecies.org. 2008-01-15. Retrieved 2013-09-27 .
^ a b c d e "Marine Species Identification Portal : Redband parrotfish - Sparisoma aurofrenatum" . Species-identification.org. Retrieved 2013-09-27 .
^ "Sparisoma aurofrenatum - Redband parrotfish" . Aquafind.com. Retrieved 2013-09-27 .
^ "View Sparisoma aurofrenatum" . Saltcorner.com. Retrieved 2013-09-27 .
^ "Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute-Sparisoma aurofrenatum" . Biogeodb.stri.si.edu. Retrieved 2013-09-27 .
External links
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Sparisoma aurofrenatum
Scarus aurofrenatus
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a d d i t i o n a l t e r m s m a y a p p l y . B y u s i n g t h i s s i t e , y o u a g r e e t o t h e T e r m s o f U s e a n d P r i v a c y P o l i c y . W i k i p e d i a ® i s a r e g i s t e r e d t r a d e m a r k o f t h e W i k i m e d i a F o u n d a t i o n , I n c . , a n o n - p r o f i t o r g a n i z a t i o n . ● P r i v a c y p o l i c y ● A b o u t W i k i p e d i a ● D i s c l a i m e r s ● C o n t a c t W i k i p e d i a ● C o d e o f C o n d u c t ● D e v e l o p e r s ● S t a t i s t i c s ● C o o k i e s t a t e m e n t ● M o b i l e v i e w
