Redband Parrotfish
This is an Initial phase Redband Parrotfish about 10 inches. Photo by Rod 18 March 06 in about 25 feet water.
Location was North-North Dry Rocks; Key Largo. (full size)
Sparisoma aurofrenatum
Features: small yellow blotch (terminal);white spot behind dorsal
fin (initial)
Audubon Field Guide; page 577; plate 308;
Reef Fish ID; 3rd Edition; page 202-203; plates 202-203;
Initial Phase:
Size: 2 1/2-6 inches; max 6 inches;
Terminal Phase:
Size: 6-10 inches; max 11 inches;
Depth: 10-60 feet;
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