Blue humphead parrotfish (Chlorurus cyanescens)

Scientific name: Chlorurus cyanescens Valenciennes, 1840

Blue humphead parrotfish (Chlorurus cyanescens)

The Blue humphead parrotfish (Chlorurus cyanescens) is a marine fish of the family Scaridae. Native range: Western Indian Ocean, known only from Natal (South Africa), Zanzibar (Tanzania), Madagascar, and Mauritius, but probably more widespread.

Biology

Found around deep rocky reefs up to a depth of at least 30 m. Solitary or in small groups. Also caught with nets and other kinds of artisanal gear. Mainly sold fresh.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Chlorurus cyanescens
Family
Scaridae (Parrotfishes)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
50.0
Depth range
5 m (16 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 5 - ? m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: known only from Natal (South Africa), Zanzibar (Tanzania), Madagascar, and Mauritius, but probably more widespread.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: commercial; aquarium: commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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