Captain Parrotfish
Chlorurus enneacanthus
- Group: Parrotfish
- Typical depth: 1 to 7 m
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A parrotfish of shallow fringing reefs, it favours patches of dead coral and rubble where it scrapes away at benthic algae, beak first. It grows to around half a metre and gathers in small groups across the rubble flats.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Chlorurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219089.
FAQ
- How deep does the Captain Parrotfish live?
- The Captain Parrotfish (Chlorurus enneacanthus) is typically found at 1 to 7 m.
- Is the Captain Parrotfish dangerous to divers?
- The Captain Parrotfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Captain Parrotfish get?
- The Captain Parrotfish grows to about 50 cm.