Steephead Parrots
Chlorurus microrhinos
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 70 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A stout parrotfish of lagoon and seaward reefs, the steephead parrotfish scrapes algae off the rock with its beaklike teeth. Young fish go about alone while big adults often school together, and eating it can bring on ciguatera poisoning.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Chlorurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277507.
FAQ
- How deep does the Steephead Parrots live?
- The Steephead Parrots (Chlorurus microrhinos) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Steephead Parrots dangerous to divers?
- The Steephead Parrots is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Steephead Parrots get?
- The Steephead Parrots grows to about 70 cm.