Chlorurus perspicillatus (Steindachner, 1879)
Spectacled parrotfish
Chlorurus perspicillatus
photo by Cook, D.C.

Family:  Scaridae (Parrotfishes), subfamily: Scarinae
Max. size:  60.9 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 7,000.0 g
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 71 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Hawaiian Islands. Have recently been reported from Johnston and Midway islands (Ref. 28618, 28620). Forms a hybrid with Chlorurus sordidus documented with having intermediate color pattern, cheek scale count, and DNA analysis (Ref. 57558).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits clear lagoon and seaward reefs, from the intertidal to at least 45 m (Ref. 9710). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Protogynous (Ref. 55080).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 September 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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