Saltwater
Blue humphead parrotfish
Chlorurus cyanescens
Scaridae, Scarinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 50 cm
- Body shape
- Streamlined
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 2,657 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
Native
Lives wild in Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, South Africa, and Tanzania.
More about the species
Description
Found around deep rocky reefs up to a depth of at least 30 m. Solitary or in small groups. Also caught with nets and other kinds of artisanal gear. Mainly sold fresh.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Pseudoscarus chloromelas
- Scarus cyanascens
- Scarus cyanescens
- Xanothon chloromelas
In other languages
- Saddled parrotfish
Articles
All articles
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.
From freshwater to saltwater3 min read
What is different in a saltwater aquarium: salt, refractometer, live rock and corals. An introduction for anyone thinking of giving it a try.