Pacific Slopehead Parrotfish
Chlorurus frontalis
- Group: Parrotfish
- Typical depth: 10–40 m
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A parrotfish that grazes benthic algae across exposed reef flats and seaward reefs, often moving in small schools between 10 and 40 metres. Like many of its relatives its flesh can carry ciguatera, so it is best treated with care on the plate.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Chlorurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277506.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pacific Slopehead Parrotfish live?
- The Pacific Slopehead Parrotfish (Chlorurus frontalis) is typically found at 10–40 m.
- Is the Pacific Slopehead Parrotfish dangerous to divers?
- The Pacific Slopehead Parrotfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pacific Slopehead Parrotfish get?
- The Pacific Slopehead Parrotfish grows to about 50 cm.