Chlorurus japanensis (Bloch, 1789)

Palecheek parrotfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Scaridae \| Scarinae
Synonyms	Scarus japanensis, Callyodon japanensis, Callyodon abacurus, ... more
Common names	Pale bullethead parrotfish, Redtail parrotfish, Perroquet de Bloch, ... more

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Main reference

Randall, J.E. and J.H. Choat. 1980. (Ref. 2689)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : Westneat, Mark | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 31.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710); max. published weight: 700 g (Ref. 3488)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 20 m (Ref. 9710)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 30°N - 24°S

Pacific Ocean: Ryukyu Islands to Australia. Recently reported from Tonga (Ref. 53797).
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Short description

Female is dark-brown but the tail is dark red. Male has yellow cheek and yellow area on sides near tail that are bright underwater (Ref. 48636).

Inhabits seaward coral (Ref. 58652) and rocky reefs (Ref. 9710); inner reefs with rich coral habitat (Ref. 48636). Feeds on benthic algae (Ref. 3488). Caught mainly with traps, nets and other types of artisanal gear.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: commercial; aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (25 of 100)	High

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Ortañez, Auda Kareen

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