Fish

Stoplight Parrotfish

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Stoplight parrotfish (Sparisoma viride) shows dramatic male colour phases and is a familiar Caribbean plate fish—firm, mild, and suited to escovitch and grilled whole service. The name refers to yellow and red markings in terminal males, not traffic rules in the kitchen. Scale carefully; skin can be tough. Local names vary across islands—ask fishers for the day’s scarids and cook fresh.