Daisy Parrotfish
Chlorurus sordidus
- Group: Parrotfish
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 40 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
One of the most widespread parrotfishes, it scrapes algae across reef flats, lagoons, seaward reefs and dropoffs, varying its behaviour from place to place. Juveniles shelter in coral rubble, and eating one can cause ciguatera poisoning.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Chlorurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219082.
FAQ
- How deep does the Daisy Parrotfish live?
- The Daisy Parrotfish (Chlorurus sordidus) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Daisy Parrotfish dangerous to divers?
- The Daisy Parrotfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Daisy Parrotfish get?
- The Daisy Parrotfish grows to about 40 cm.