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Scarus trispinosus Valenciennes, 1840 Greenbeak parrotfish |
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photo by
Sazima, I. |
| Family: | Scaridae (Parrotfishes), subfamily: Scarinae | |||
| Max. size: | 55.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Atlantic: endemic to Brazil. | |||
| Diagnosis: | This species lacks a large pale area on the head (extending from the throat to snout) that is present in S. coelestinus. S. trispinosus has roughly homogenously-colored scales on flanks unlike in S. coelestinus where flank scales have distinct dark margins. S. trispinosus also lack the irregular bright-blue blotches on nape and around the eye. Juveniles are similarly colored as the adults, but bear a yellowish area on nape, similar to subadults of S. coelestinus (Ref. 40827). | |||
| Biology: | Occurs in coral, algal and rocky reefs and on algal beds (Ref. 40827). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 13 June 2008 (A2d) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||