Redeye Parrotfish
NameRedeye Parrotfish
Scientific NameSparisoma rubripinne
Common NamesRedeye Parrotfish, Redtail Parrotfish, Redfin Parrotfish, Yellowfin Parrotfish
FamilyScaridae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, Bermuda, Brazil
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietherbivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)20
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesTangs, Large Angelfish, Peaceful Triggerfish, Groupers (smaller, peaceful types), Other large Wrasses, Puffers
Description
The Redeye Parrotfish, also known as the Redtail Parrotfish, is a large herbivorous marine fish found throughout the Western Atlantic. It is characterized by its prominent reddish eye, often a yellow spot behind the eye in its initial phase, and a robust body with varying greenish-blue to reddish-brown coloration. These fish are vital to coral reef health, grazing extensively on benthic algae.
