Chlorurus capistratoides (Bleeker, 1847)
Indian parrotfish
Chlorurus capistratoides
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Scaridae (Parrotfishes), subfamily: Scarinae
Max. size:  40 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 15 m
Distribution:  Indian Ocean: Maldives. Western Central Pacific: western and central Indonesia (Ref. 9793).
Diagnosis:  Pinkish green, males with pink margin on gills and pink bars or spots on scales (Ref. 48636).
Biology:  Found in clear coastal and inner reefs. Shallow coral and algae habitat. Usually mixes with other species when feeding (Ref. 48636). Females form small groups (Ref. 90102).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 September 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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