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Scaridae (Parrotfishes) > Scarinae
Etymology: Chlorurus: Greek, chloros = green + Greek oura = tail (Ref. 45335).
More on authors: Randall & Bruce.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Écologie
marin récifal; non migrateur; profondeur 1 - 15 m (Ref. 9710). Tropical
Western Indian Ocean: known only from Kenya to South Africa. Presence in Somalia to be confirmed (Ref. 30573).
Taille / Poids / Âge
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 30.0 cm TL mâle / non sexé; (Ref. 5490)
Found in silty protected reefs, over sand and rubble (Ref. 9710). Feeds on benthic algae. Also caught with nets and other artisanal gear. Mainly sold fresh.
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturité | Reproduction | Frai | Œufs | Fécondité | Larves
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).
Bruce, R.W. and J.E. Randall, 1984. Scaridae. In W. Fischer and G. Bianchi (eds.) FAO species identification sheets for fishery purposes. (Western Indian Ocean fishing area 51). volume 3. [var. pag.] FAO, Rome. (Ref. 3488)
Statut dans la liste rouge de l'IUCN (Ref. 130435: Version 2024-1)
Menace pour l'homme
Harmless
Utilisations par l'homme
Pêcheries: commercial; Aquarium: Commercial
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Estimates based on models
Preferred temperature (Ref.
123201): 24.9 - 28.9, mean 27.3 °C (based on 413 cells).
Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref.
82804): PD
50 = 0.5000 [Uniqueness, from 0.5 = low to 2.0 = high].
Bayesian length-weight: a=0.01380 (0.00650 - 0.02933), b=3.03 (2.85 - 3.21), in cm total length, based on LWR estimates for this (Sub)family-body shape (Ref.
93245).
Niveau trophique (Ref.
69278): 2.0 ±0.00 se; based on food items.
Résilience (Ref.
120179): Haut, temps minimum de doublement de population inférieur à 15 mois (Preliminary K or Fecundity.).
Fishing Vulnerability (Ref.
59153): Low vulnerability (20 of 100).
Nutrients (Ref.
124155): Calcium = 44.2 [18.2, 150.2] mg/100g; Iron = 0.676 [0.269, 1.674] mg/100g; Protein = 18.6 [16.5, 20.4] %; Omega3 = 0.0905 [, ] g/100g; Selenium = 29.5 [10.2, 88.4] μg/100g; VitaminA = 52.7 [16.3, 174.1] μg/100g; Zinc = 2.42 [1.09, 4.37] mg/100g (wet weight);