| Family: |
Scaridae (Parrotfishes), subfamily: Scarinae |
| Max. size: |
55.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Atlantic: endemic to Brazil. |
| Diagnosis: |
This species lacks a large pale area on the head (extending from the throat to snout) that is present in S. coelestinus. S. trispinosus has roughly homogenously-colored scales on flanks unlike in S. coelestinus where flank scales have distinct dark margins. S. trispinosus also lack the irregular bright-blue blotches on nape and around the eye. Juveniles are similarly colored as the adults, but bear a yellowish area on nape, similar to subadults of S. coelestinus (Ref. 40827). |
| Biology: |
Occurs in coral, algal and rocky reefs and on algal beds (Ref. 40827). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 13 June 2008 (A2d) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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