Daisy parrotfish

Facts

Scientific name:

Chlorurus sordidus

Biology:

One of the most widespread parrotfishes, but highly variable and some geographical forms that are probably subspecific . Inhabit both coral rich and open pavement areas of shallow reef flats and lagoon and seaward reefs , as well as drop-offs, behaving differently in various areas . Benthopelagic . Juveniles found in coral rubble areas of reef flats and lagoons . Juveniles and individuals in the initial phase form large groups that migrate great distances between feeding and sleeping grounds . Feed on benthic algae . Minimum depth range reported taken from Ref. 30874. Protogynous . Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.

IUCN Red List Status:

Least Concern

Threat to humans:

Reports of ciguatera poisoning

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John E. Randall

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Short description:

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines : 3; Anal soft rays : 9. Initial phase very variable in coloration. Small individuals may be uniformly dark brown to light gray with or without the dark-centered light area on the caudal peduncle; large individuals may have a series of irregular rows of small light spots posteriorly or have the dark-centered light area on the caudal peduncle. The terminal phase is also variable with or without a large tan area on the side or on the caudal peduncle. Rounded snout .

Size / Weight / Age:

Maturity: L m 15.0 &nbsp range ? - ? cm Max length : 40.0 cm TL male/unsexed;