HomeMarine aquarium fishWrassesBluemoon parrotfish Bluemoon parrotfish (Chlorurus atrilunula) Scientific name: Chlorurus atrilunula Randall & Bruce, 1983 The Bluemoon parrotfish (Chlorurus atrilunula) is a marine fish of the family Scaridae. Native range: Western Indian Ocean, known only from Kenya to South Africa. Presence in Somalia to be confirmed. BiologyFound in silty protected reefs, over sand and rubble. Feeds on benthic algae. Also caught with nets and other artisanal gear. Mainly sold fresh.Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Species factsScientific nameChlorurus atrilunulaFamilyScaridae (Parrotfishes)OrderPerciformes (Perch-like fish)ClassActinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)Maximum length30.0Depth range1–15 m (3–49 ft)EnvironmentMarine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 1 - 15 mClimateTropicalDistributionWestern Indian Ocean: known only from Kenya to South Africa. Presence in Somalia to be confirmed.Conservation status (IUCN)Least Concern (LC)Threat to humansHarmlessUsesFisheries: commercial; aquarium: commercialResilienceHigh, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.) More wrassesCandelamoa parrotfishHipposcarus haridBlue humphead parrotfishChlorurus cyanescensSpectacled parrotfishChlorurus perspicillatusBelted wrasseStethojulis balteataYellowstripe corisCoris flavovittataElegant corisCoris venustaSee all wrasses SourcesTaxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.Last updated 27 September 2026