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Created 4/26/2020

Family Scaridae

WEST PACIFIC

Chlorurus microrhinos


Palau
   

STEEPHEAD PARROTFISH

Common on reefs at any depth.  Square or slightly bulbous forehead, females greenish brown, males blue, rare fish are reddish brown.  Attains 28 inches.  Central Indonesia to Okinawa and Pitcairn, excluding Hawaii.