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Chlorurus

Chlorurus genazonatus

(Randall & Bruce, 1983)

Sinai Parrotfish

Not Reef Tank Suitable

Not Suitable for Fish-Only Tank

Range: Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

Size: 12 inches (30 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits reef slopes and usually found at depths between 65 – 100 feet (20 – 30 m) where it feeds mainly on algae.

General Husbandry: Has an overall darkish green body. Not normally collected for the trade.

Taxonomy:

    Order: Perciformes

    Suborder: Labroidei

    Family: Scaridae

    Subfamily: Scarinae

    Genus: Chlorurus

FYI: Shown here for identification only.

Food fish in local areas.

 Chlorurus genazonatus (Sinai Parrotfish)
Photo © Richard Field
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