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> Eupercaria/misc (Various families in series Eupercaria) > Scaridae (Parrotfishes) > Scarinae
Etymology: Chlorurus: Greek, chloros = green + Greek oura = tail (Ref. 45335).
More on authors: Randall & Bruce.

Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range Écologie

marin récifal; non migrateur; profondeur 1 - 15 m (Ref. 9710). Tropical

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Western Indian Ocean: known only from Kenya to South Africa. Presence in Somalia to be confirmed (Ref. 30573).

Taille / Poids / Âge

Maturity: L_m ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 30.0 cm TL mâle / non sexé; (Ref. 5490)

Found in silty protected reefs, over sand and rubble (Ref. 9710). Feeds on benthic algae. Also caught with nets and other artisanal gear. Mainly sold fresh.

Life cycle and mating behavior Maturité | Reproduction | Frai | Œufs | Fécondité | Larves

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).

Référence principale Upload your references | Références | Coordinateur : Westneat, Mark | Collaborateurs

Bruce, R.W. and J.E. Randall, 1984. Scaridae. In W. Fischer and G. Bianchi (eds.) FAO species identification sheets for fishery purposes. (Western Indian Ocean fishing area 51). volume 3. [var. pag.] FAO, Rome. (Ref. 3488)

Statut dans la liste rouge de l'IUCN (Ref. 130435)

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Chlorurus atrilunula (Randall & Bruce, 1983)