Redfin Parrotfish

Sparisoma rubripinne, which also goes by the common names yellowtail parrotfish or redfin parrotfish is a species of parrotfish in the genus Sparisoma. It can be found in the Western Atlantic Ocean, and is primarily found in the Caribbean Sea.

 Sparisoma rubripinne is a medium-sized parrotfish that grows to a maximum length of 47.8 cm. Juveniles and initial-phased adults are a drab silver-tan with a barred pattern on the scales. Additionally, juveniles and initial-phased adults have a bright yellow caudal peduncle and caudal fin. In contrast, terminal phase males are a dull blueish-green with a large black spot on the pectoral fin base.

Biology: Sparisoma rubripinne inhabits coral reefs and seagrass meadows in the Western Atlantic Ocean. Here, it can be found from depths of 1–15 meters deep.