Ecology of Sparisoma viride
 
Main Ref. Reeson, P.H., 1983
Remarks Has been observed to graze on live corals like Montastrea annularis probably due to the absence of adequate seagrasses and large seaweeds in the area (Ref. 6496). Also cleaned by Thalassoma noronhanum observed at Fernando de Noronha Archipelago off northeastern Brazil (Ref. 36301) and by Elacatinus figaro observed off the coast of São Paulo, southeastern Brazil (Ref. 40102). Herbivore (Ref. 33499, 57616).

Aquatic zones / Water bodies

Marine - Neritic Marine - Oceanic Brackishwater Freshwater
Marine zones / Brackish and freshwater bodies
  • supra-littoral zone
  • littoral zone
  • sublittoral zone
  • epipelagic
  • mesopelagic
  • epipelagic
  • abyssopelagic
  • hadopelagic
  • estuaries/lagoons/brackish seas
  • mangroves
  • marshes/swamps
  • rivers/streams
  • lakes/ponds
  • caves
  • exclusively in caves
Highighted items on the list are where Sparisoma viride may be found.

Habitat

Substrate
Substrate Ref.
Special habitats Coral Reefs;
Special habitats Ref.

Associations

Ref.
Associations solitary;
Associated with Cleaned by Pederson's cleaner shrimp (Periclimenes pedersoni) and goby (Gobiosoma evelynae) as observed on the coral reefs in Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles (Ref. 36810).
Association remarks Swims individually or in small groups (Ref. 36810).
Parasitism

Feeding

Feeding type mainly plants/detritus (troph. 2-2.19)
Feeding type Ref. Reeson, P.H., 1983
Feeding habit browsing on substrate
Feeding habit Ref. Reeson, P.H., 1983
Trophic Level(s)
Estimation method Original sample Unfished population Remark
Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition 2.00 0.02
From individual food items 2.00 0.00 Trophic level and s.e. inferred from exclusive plant/detritus food items.
Ref. Randall, J.E., 1967
(e.g. 346)
(e.g. oophagy)
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