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Chlorurus gibbus (Rüppell, 1829) Heavybeak parrotfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Scaridae (Parrotfishes), subfamily: Scarinae | |||
| Max. size: | 70 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 4,000.0 g; max. reported age: 14 years | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea. The species complex comprise of Chlorurus gibbus in the Red Sea, Chlorurus strongylocephalus in the Indian Ocean and Chlorurus microrhinos in the West Central Pacific. | |||
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| Biology: | Usually in groups on the outer reef (Ref. 30573). Caught with nets, and other types of artisanal gears. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 September 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | reports of ciguatera poisoning | |||