Bullethead Parrotfish [Chlorurus spilurus]
Description
The Bullethead Parrotfish is a marine species that is found in the Pacific Ocean, from the Ryukyu, Ogasawara, and Hawaiian islands, south to the Great Barrier Reef and New Caledonia. This species is known for its distinctive bulbous head and vibrant coloration, it inhabits both reef flats and seaward reefs.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
|
| Order |
Perciformes
Perciformes
|
| Family |
Parrotfishes
Scaridae
|
| Genus |
Chlorurus
Chlorurus
|