Bleeker's Parrotfish, Chlorurus bleekeri (De Beaufort 1940)

Bleeker's Parrotfish, Chlorurus bleekeri, at Menjangan Island, Bali, Indonesia, April 2015. Source: zsispeo / Flickr. License: CC by Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike

Summary:
The greenish males are pinkish on the underside with pink scale edges and a large whitish blotch on the cheek. Females are dark brown with 3-4 broad pale bars and a yellowish tail.
Cite this page as:
Dianne J. Bray, Chlorurus bleekeri in Fishes of Australia, accessed 11 Sep 2024, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/391

Quick Facts

CAAB Code:37386011
Biology:Changes sex
Conservation:IUCN Least Concern
Depth:3-35 m
Habitat:Reef associated
Max Size:30 cm TL

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