Chlorurus enneacanthus explained

Chlorurus enneacanthus, known commonly as the captain parrotfish, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a parrotfish from the family Scaridae. It is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indian Ocean region.^[1] Its range extends from Mozambique to Christmas Island.^[2]

The captain parrotfish is a medium-sized fish and can reach a maximum length of 50 cm.

External links

• Chlorurus enneacanthus (Lacepède, 1802) on the World Register of Marine Species

Notes and References

1. Web site: Facts about Parrotfish (Chlorurus enneacanthus) - Encyclopedia of Life . Eol.org . 2013-09-11 . 2013-11-12.
2. Web site: Dianne J. Bray . Chlorurus enneacanthus . Fishes of Australia . 9 February 2020 . Museums Victoria .