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Chlorurus cyanescens (Valenciennes, 1840) Blue humphead parrotfish |
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| Family: | Scaridae (Parrotfishes), subfamily: Scarinae | |||
| Max. size: | 50 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range - 5 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: known only from Natal (South Africa), Zanzibar (Tanzania), Madagascar, and Mauritius, but probably more widespread. | |||
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| Biology: | Found around deep rocky reefs up to a depth of at least 30 m (Ref. 9710). Solitary or in small groups (Ref. 9710). Also caught with nets and other kinds of artisanal gear. Mainly sold fresh. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 September 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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