Heavybeak parrotfish
📖 Overview
Heavybeak parrotfish (Chlorurus gibbus), first described by Rüppell, 1829 is a large fish in the family Labridae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 70.00 cm in maximum length and up to 4.000 kg. Reported lifespan reaches approximately 14 years. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is important as a food fish. As a member of the Labridae, it shares life-history and morphological traits with its relatives in the group.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Heavybeak parrotfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Heavybeak parrotfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical West Central Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Heavybeak parrotfish is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.7 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 84 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Heavybeak parrotfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Gibbus Parrotfish · Heavybeak parrotfish · Red Sea Steephead Parrotfish · Steephead Parrotfish · steepheaded parrotfish |
| 🇸🇦Arabic | Ghabban |
| 🏳️Catalan | Peix lloro del paradís |
| 🌍CES | ploskozubec rudomořský |
| 🇩🇪German | Rotmeer Buckelkopf-Papageifisch |
| 🇫🇷French | Perroquet machoîron |
| 🌍HEB | תוכינון גבנוני |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Pesce pappagallo gibboso del Mar Rosso |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-papagaio-do-Mar-Vermelho |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Горбатый скар |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Loro Dentón |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorurus gibbosus | Rüppell | 1829 | Synonym |
| Scarus gibbus | Rüppell | 1829 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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