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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Pacific bullethead parrotfish

Chlorurus spilurus Valenciennes, 1840
Max Length
48.6 cm
Max Weight
2.7 kg
Lifespan
Trophic Level
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Pacific bullethead parrotfish (Chlorurus spilurus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Labridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 48.6 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Chlorurus spilurus
Authority
Valenciennes, 1840
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
48.6 cm
Max Weight
2.7 kg
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pacific bullethead parrotfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pacific bullethead parrotfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pacific bullethead parrotfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated. Tropical Central Pacific: from southern Japan to Queensland, east to the Pitcairn and Hawaiian islands.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01202 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
48.6cm
Max Weight
2,700g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Valenciennes, 1840

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