Chlorurus genazonatus

(Randall & Bruce, 1983)

Sinai Parrotfish

Range: Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

Size: 12 inches (30 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits reef slopes and usually found at depths between 65 – 100 feet (20 – 30 m) where it feeds mainly on algae.

General Husbandry: Has an overall darkish green body. Not normally collected for the trade.

Taxonomy:

Order: Perciformes

Suborder: Labroidei

Family: Scaridae

Subfamily: Scarinae

Genus: Chlorurus

FYI: Shown here for identification only.

Food fish in local areas.