Chlorurus_enneacanthus

<i>Chlorurus enneacanthus</i>

Chlorurus enneacanthus

Species of fish

Chlorurus enneacanthus, known commonly as the captain parrotfish, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a parrotfish from the family Scaridae. It is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indian Ocean region.[3] Its range extends from Mozambique to Christmas Island.[4]

Quick Facts Chlorurus enneacanthus, Conservation status ...

The captain parrotfish is a medium-sized fish and can reach a maximum length of 50 cm.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    Choat, J.H.; Carpenter, K.E.; Clements, K.D.; Rocha, L.A.; Myers, R.; Russell, B.; Lazuardi, M.E.; Muljadi, A.; Pardede, S.; Rahardjo, P. (2012). "Chlorurus enneacanthus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T190692A17793312. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012.RLTS.T190692A17793312.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. [2]
    Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2019). "Chlorurus enneacanthus" in FishBase. August 2019 version.
  3. [3]
    "Facts about Parrotfish (Chlorurus enneacanthus) - Encyclopedia of Life". Eol.org. 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2013-11-12.
  4. [4]
    Dianne J. Bray. "Chlorurus enneacanthus". Fishes of Australia. Museums Victoria. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
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