Chlorurus strongylocephalus (Bleeker, 1854)

Indian Ocean steephead parrotfish


Species recognized by R Froese & D Pauly (eds),  in 
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Chlorurus strongylocephalus (Bleeker, 1854)

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Inhabits lagoon and seaward reefs (Ref. 9710). Juveniles usually solitary; adults may form schools (Ref. 9710). Feeds on algae, and inhabits on reef edge (Ref. 6113).