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!