Half-and-Half Parrotfish [Chlorurus japanensis]
Description
The Half-and-Half Parrotfish is a marine species that is commonly found in the Western Pacific, from southern Japan to Australia. It is known for its unique coloration, with the front half of the body being a different color from the back half. These parrotfish inhabit lagoons and seaward reefs where they feed on benthic algae.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
|
| Order |
Perciformes
Perciformes
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| Family |
Parrotfishes
Scaridae
|
| Genus |
Chlorurus
Chlorurus
|