Chlorurus cyanescens (Valenciennes, 1840)

Blue humphead parrotfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Scaridae \| Scarinae
Synonyms	Scarus cyanescens, Pseudoscarus chloromelas, Xanothon chloromelas, ... more
Common names	Saddled parrotfish, 驼颈鹦嘴鱼, 青绿鹦嘴鱼, ... more

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Main reference

Bruce, R.W. and J.E. Randall. 1984. (Ref. 3488)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 50.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5490)

Environment

Reef-associated; non-migratory; marine; depth range 5 - ? m (Ref. 9710)

Climate / Range

Tropical

Western Indian Ocean: known only from Natal (South Africa), Zanzibar (Tanzania), Madagascar, and Mauritius, but probably more widespread.
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Found around deep rocky reefs up to a depth of at least 30 m (Ref. 9710). Solitary or in small groups (Ref. 9710). Also caught with nets and other kinds of artisanal gear. Mainly sold fresh.


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)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (34 of 100)	High

Entered by Sa-a, Pascualita

Modified by Garilao, Cristina V.

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