The Redband Parrotfish (*Sparisoma aurofrenatum*) is a vibrantly colored reef fish found primarily in the western Atlantic, including the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico, and along the coasts of Florida, the Bahamas, and Central and South America. Known for their role in maintaining healthy coral reefs by grazing on algae, Redband Parrotfish are harvested mainly in the Caribbean region, where small-scale and artisanal fisheries target them for local consumption. The top countries engaged in the fishing of this species include Jamaica, the Bahamas, Cuba, and other Caribbean island nations, where parrotfish are valued both as a food source and, increasingly, for their ecological importance. However, overfishing and habitat degradation have raised concerns, prompting some countries to implement regulations or bans to protect parrotfish populations and the reefs they help sustain.
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Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.