Captain parrotfish (Chlorurus enneacanthus)

Scientific name: Chlorurus enneacanthus Lacep?de, 1802

Captain parrotfish (Chlorurus enneacanthus)

The Captain parrotfish (Chlorurus enneacanthus) is a marine fish of the family Scaridae. Native range: Western Indian Ocean, known so far from Mozambique, Mauritius, Chagos Archipelago, and Maldives. Recently recorded from Reunion. Probably more widespread.

Biology

Found on shallow fringing reefs. Usually in areas with dead coral and rubble. Feeds on benthic algae. 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 enneacanthus
Family
Scaridae (Parrotfishes)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
50.0
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: known so far from Mozambique, Mauritius, Chagos Archipelago, and Maldives. Recently recorded from Reunion. Probably more widespread.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

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

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