Chlorurus cyanescens
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Labriformes |
| Family: | Labridae |
| Genus: | Chlorurus |
| Species: | C. cyanescens
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| Binomial name | |
| Chlorurus cyanescens (Valenciennes, 1840)
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Chlorurus cyanescens, also known as the blue humphead parrotfish[3] or the saddled parrotfish[4], is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a parrotfish from the family Scaridae.[5]
Distribution
This species is mainly found in western Indian Ocean. The habitat of this species is known only from the peripheries of South Africa, Zanzibar, Madagascar, and Mauritius, but it is probably more widespread.[6]
Description
The maximum length attained by this species is 50 cm (20 in).[7]
Biology
The members of this species are usually found around deep rocky reefs up to a depth of at least 30 m (98 ft). They are mostly found solitary or in small groups. They are caught using nets and other types of artisanal gears. They are mainly sold fresh.[8]
Environment
Chlorurus cyanescens is a marine, reef-associated, non-migratory species. It is found 5 m (16 ft) and below.[9]
Reproduction
This species is oviparous. They pair up distinctly during breeding.[10]
Relationship with humans
This species is generally harmless towards humans. It is used commercially for fisheries and aquariums.[11]
See also
References
- ^ "Reference Summary - IUCN, 2025". fishbase.se. Retrieved 2026-01-10.
- ^ "Synonyms of Chlorurus cyanescens (Valenciennes, 1840)". www.fishbase.se. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
- ^ "Reference Summary - Fischer, W., I. Sousa, C. Silva, A. de Freitas, J.M. Poutiers, W. Schneider, T.C. Borges, J.P. Feral and A. Massinga, 1990". www.fishbase.us. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
- ^ "Reference Summary - Lieske, E. and R. Myers, 1994". www.fishbase.us. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
- ^ "Chlorurus cyanescens summary page". FishBase. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
- ^ "Chlorurus cyanescens summary page". FishBase. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
- ^ "Reference Summary - Randall, J.E., 1986". www.fishbase.us. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
- ^ "Reference Summary - Lieske, E. and R. Myers, 1994". www.fishbase.us. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
- ^ "Environment". www.fishbase.us. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
- ^ "Reproduction". www.fishbase.us. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
- ^ "Chlorurus cyanescens summary page". FishBase. Retrieved 2026-01-15.