Chlorurus gibbus
Parrotfishes
Heavybeak parrotfish
Rotmeer-Buckelkopf 
Perroquet bossu bleu
Pez loro dentón 
Pesce pappagallo gibboso
Distribution
- The Red Sea
Environment and movement of the diurnal species
- The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
- The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
- The species can be found between 1 and 35 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
- Endemic species.
Environment and movement of the nocturnal species
- The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
- The species is generally motionless in its environment
- The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally living in a group
- The animal is fearful of the diver
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 70 cm
- Maximum age known : 14 year(s)
- The animal crushes corals to feed itself.
- Diet : Algae
- The animal can show variable colouring
- The animal is a protogynous transsexual
Relationship with humans
- The species is good to eat
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Aquarium enthusiasts.
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!