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Chlorurus capistratoides (Bleeker, 1847) Indian parrotfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Scaridae (Parrotfishes), subfamily: Scarinae | |||
| Max. size: | 40 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 15 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indian Ocean: Maldives. Western Central Pacific: western and central Indonesia (Ref. 9793). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Pinkish green, males with pink margin on gills and pink bars or spots on scales (Ref. 48636). | |||
| Biology: | Found in clear coastal and inner reefs. Shallow coral and algae habitat. Usually mixes with other species when feeding (Ref. 48636). Females form small groups (Ref. 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 September 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||