Chlorurus genazonatus


Chlorurus genazonatus, also known as the Sinai parrotfish, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a parrotfish from the family Scaridae.

Distribution

This species' main habitats are western Indian Ocean, Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden and Gulf of Aqaba.
This species is also found in Egypt, Somalia, Palestine, Jordan and Saudi Arabia.

Description

The maximum length of this species is.

Biology

This species inhabits reef slopes and feeds on benthic algae.

Environment

Chlorurus genazonatus is a tropical, reef associated fish found at least below but usually found below.

Life cycle

This species is oviparous and pairs up distinctly during breeding.

Relationship with humans

This species is completely harmless towards humans. It has minor commercial value.