Chlorurus japanensis (Bloch, 1789) Palecheek parrotfish |
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Loro Palecheek parrotfish, Aliyakyak, Angol, Asul, Bon-ak, Bungalog, Bunog na angol, Buyos, Luro, Lutiin, Maming, Molmol, Moymoy, Mulmol, Mulmul, Redtail parrotfish, |
photo by
Randall, J.E. |
Family: | Scaridae (Parrotfishes), subfamily: Scarinae | |||
Max. size: | 31 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 700.0 g | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; depth range 1 - 20 m | |||
Distribution: | Pacific Ocean: Ryukyu Islands to Australia. Recently reported from Tonga (Ref. 53797). | |||
Diagnosis: | Female is dark-brown but the tail is dark red. Male has yellow cheek and yellow area on sides near tail that are bright underwater (Ref. 48636). | |||
Biology: | Inhabits seaward coral (Ref. 58652) and rocky reefs (Ref. 9710); inner reefs with rich coral habitat (Ref. 48636). Feeds on benthic algae (Ref. 3488). Caught mainly with traps, nets and other types of artisanal gear. Minimum depth reported from Ref. 90102. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | (Ref. 96402) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
Country info: | Known from Calatgan, Batangas (Ref. 107853), Puerto Princesa, Palawan and San Vicente, N. Luzon (Ref. 58652). Also Ref. 1602, 48613, 53416. |
Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 07.02.92 |
Modified by: Casal, Christine Marie V. - 07.06.17 |
Checked by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 13.06.95 |