| 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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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