Stoplight parrotfishin Florida (Gulf)
Sparisoma viride
Also called Stoplight parrot.
The rule in Florida (Gulf)
Florida (Gulf)’s own rule for stoplight parrotfish in state waters, out to 9 nautical miles.
Marine Life rule: hand-held nets, drop nets, barrier nets, and slurp guns only; 2-day possession limit of 40 (10 per species).
FWC 2026· checked · likelyOpen
Often mistaken for, and their Florida (Gulf) rules
Keep the wrong fish and the rule that applies is the other one’s.
| Fish | Size | Bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoplight parrotfishThis page. | 12" max (parrotfish) | 5 per species within 20-organism marine life aggregate | Year-round |
| Redtail parrotfishMale gray-green with a red tail base.Tell them apart | 12" max (parrotfish) | 5 per species within 20-organism marine life aggregate | Year-round |
How to tell it
Terminal males green with a yellow spot at the gill and a yellow tail crescent; females mottled red-brown with a red belly. More on the stoplight parrotfish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Stoplight parrotfish in other states
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Get the appStoplight parrotfish in Florida (Gulf): the questions
What is the size limit for stoplight parrotfish in Florida (Gulf)?
12" max (parrotfish).
How many stoplight parrotfish can you keep in Florida (Gulf)?
5 per species within 20-organism marine life aggregate.
When is stoplight parrotfish season in Florida (Gulf)?
Year-round.
How current is this Florida (Gulf) stoplight parrotfish rule?
Source: FWC 2026, last checked Sep 20, 2026. A watchman re-reads the agency's pages nightly. Rules change mid-season by proclamation; the official rulebook is the final word.