Chlorurus troschelii (Bleeker, 1853) Troschel's parrotfish |
photo by
Randall, J.E. |
Family: | Scaridae (Parrotfishes), subfamily: Scarinae | |||
Max. size: | 34.6 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 25 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: Seribu Islands, Indonesia and Similan islands, Thailand. | |||
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Biology: | Inhabits clear shallow seaward reefs, in areas with high coral cover (Ref. 9710). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 September 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |