[2] Sparisoma rubripinne is a medium-sized parrotfish that grows to a maximum length of 47.8 cm.

[3] Juveniles and initial-phased adults are a drab silver-tan with a barred pattern on the scales.

Additionally, juveniles and initial-phased adults have a bright yellow caudal peduncle and caudal fin.

In contrast, terminal phase males are a dull blueish-green with a large black spot on the pectoral fin base.

Sparisoma rubripinne inhabits coral reefs and seagrass meadows in the Western Atlantic Ocean.