Scaridae (Parrotfishes), subfamily: Sparisomatinae |
39 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
reef-associated; depth range 1 - 30 m |
Southwest Atlantic: endemic to Brazil and its oceanic islands. |
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). |
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). |
(Ref. 96402)
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harmless |
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