Spectacled Parrotfish
Chlorurus perspicillatus
- Group: Parrotfish
- Typical depth: 1–71 m
- Max size: 60.9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A large parrotfish of clear lagoon and seaward reefs, ranging from the intertidal down to at least forty five metres. Its fused beak scrapes algae from coral rock, and individuals start life female before some become males.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Chlorurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277509.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spectacled Parrotfish live?
- The Spectacled Parrotfish (Chlorurus perspicillatus) is typically found at 1–71 m.
- Is the Spectacled Parrotfish dangerous to divers?
- The Spectacled Parrotfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spectacled Parrotfish get?
- The Spectacled Parrotfish grows to about 60.9 cm.