Family : Scaridae (Parrotfishes) , subfamily: Scarinae
Order : Perciformes  (perch-likes)
Class : Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Fishbase Name : Captain parrotfish
Fish Name : Chlorurus enneacanthus
Max size : 50.0 cm TL (male/unsexed; Ref. 9710)
Environment : reef-associated; non-migratory
Climate : tropical
Global Importance : fisheries: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)Distribution : Western Indian Ocean: known so far from Mozambique, Mauritius, Chagos Archipelago, and Maldives. Recently recorded from Reunion (Ref. 53568). Probably more widespread.
Diagnosis :
Biology : Found on shallow fringing reefs. Usually in areas with dead coral and rubble (Ref. 9710). Feeds on benthic algae. Also caught with nets and other kinds of artisanal gear. Mainly sold fresh
Threatened : Dangerous:  
Dangerous : harmless
Coordinator : Westneat, Mark
Main Ref : Randall, J.E.. 1986. (Ref. 5490)

India country information
Common Names : [ No common name ]
Status : native
Salinity : marine
Uses : no uses