Chlorurus atrilunula
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Labriformes |
| Family: | Labridae |
| Genus: | Chlorurus |
| Species: | C. atrilunula
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Chlorurus rhakoura, commonly known as the bluemoon parrotfish[3] or the black crescent parrotfish,[4] is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a parrotfish from the family Scaridae.[5]
Distribution
This species is found in western Indian Ocean. It habitat is known only from Kenya to South Africa. Presence of this species in Somalia still needs to be confirmed.[6]
Biology
This species is generally found in silty protected reefs, over sand and rubble. They feed on benthic algae. They are usually caught with nets and other artisanal gear and mainly sold fresh.[7]
Reproduction
This is an oviparous species. They usually exhibit distinct pairing during breeding.[8]
Relationship with humans
This species is generally harmless to humans. They are used commercially in fisheries and aquariums.[9]
References
- ^ "Reference Summary - IUCN, 2025". fishbase.se. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ^ "Synonyms of Chlorurus atrilunula (Randall & Bruce, 1983)". fishbase.se. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ^ "Reference Summary - Ganaden, S.R. and F. Lavapie-Gonzales, 1999". fishbase.se. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ^ "Reference Summary - Lieske, E. and R. Myers, 1994". fishbase.se. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ^ "Chlorurus atrilunula summary page". FishBase. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ^ "Reference Summary - Sommer, C., W. Schneider and J.-M. Poutiers, 1996". fishbase.se. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ^ "Reference Summary - Lieske, E. and R. Myers, 1994". fishbase.se. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ^ "Reference Summary - Breder, C.M. and D.E. Rosen, 1966". fishbase.se. Retrieved 2026-01-10.
- ^ "Chlorurus atrilunula summary page". FishBase. Retrieved 2026-01-13.