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Sparisoma chrysopterum

(Bloch & Schneider, 1801)

Redtail Parrotfish

Also known as: Blisterside, Blue Black-Finned Chub, Blue Parrotfish, Kwab, Pink Kwab, Pink Parrot

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Taxonomy

Class

Teleostei

Order

Eupercaria incertae sedis

Family

Labridae

Where to find it

occasional

Belize

rare

Antigua and BarbudaColombiaCubaPuerto RicoUnited States

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