Chlorurus atrilunula

Species of ray-finned fishes From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Chlorurus rhakoura, commonly known as the bluemoon parrotfish[3] or the black crescent parrotfish,[4] is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a parrotfish from the family Scaridae.[5]

Phylum:Chordata
Class:Actinopterygii
Order:Labriformes
Family:Labridae
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Chlorurus atrilunula
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Labriformes
Family: Labridae
Genus: Chlorurus
Species:
C. atrilunula
Binomial name
Chlorurus atrilunula
(Randall & Bruce, 1983)
Synonyms[2]
  • Scarus atrilunula Randall & Bruce, 1983
  • Callyodon capistratoides (non Bleeker, 1847
  • Xanothon capistratoides (non Bleeker, 1847)
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Distribution

This species is found in western Indian Ocean. It habitat is known only from Kenya to South Africa. Presence of this species in Somalia still needs to be confirmed.[6]

Biology

This species is generally found in silty protected reefs, over sand and rubble. They feed on benthic algae. They are usually caught with nets and other artisanal gear and mainly sold fresh.[7]

Reproduction

This is an oviparous species. They usually exhibit distinct pairing during breeding.[8]

Relationship with humans

This species is generally harmless to humans. They are used commercially in fisheries and aquariums.[9]

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