Heavybeak parrotfish (species: Chlorurus gibbus) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Chlorurus gibbus
Heavybeak parrotfish


©Denis Polack: Heavybeak parrotfish (Chlorurus gibbus)

©Mattia Menchetti

©Derek Keats: Initial phase Chlorurus gibbus at Shelenyat Reef, Red Sea

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Scaridae
Genus Chlorurus
Species Chlorurus gibbus
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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 70 cm (Total length)

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

Synonyms

Distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

Usually found in groups on the outer reef. (Fishbase)

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