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Roundhead Parrotfish - Chlorurus strongylocephalus This is the Red Variation of Roundhead Parrotfish - Chlorurus strongylocephalus, it has steep forehead; red with blue or green scale margins and yellowish tail; dark green back, red below; some have light green heads. Chlorurus strongylocephalus,Fish,Maldives,Parrotfish,Roundhead Parrotfish Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Roundhead Parrotfish - Chlorurus strongylocephalus

This is the Red Variation of Roundhead Parrotfish - Chlorurus strongylocephalus, it has steep forehead; red with blue or green scale margins and yellowish tail; dark green back, red below; some have light green heads.

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    Patomarazul
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    And could the little one be a Moon Wrasse, Thalassoma lunare?
    http://fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/286
     Posted 7 years ago
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      Albert Kang
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      Yes, Marta, the smaller one in front is a Moon Wrasse. Posted 7 years ago
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        Patomarazul
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        Pretty to have two in one :-) Posted 7 years ago

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The Steephead parrotfish

''Chlorurus strongylocephalus'', commonly known as the steephead parrotfish, is a marine fish native to the Indian Ocean, where it lives in coral reefs.

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Similar species: Perch-like Fishes
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Uploaded Jul 19, 2018. Captured Jul 11, 2018 18:43.
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  • TG-5
  • f/5.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO160
  • 11.01mm