Latin name

Chlorurus capistratoides

Other names

Pink-margined parrotfish

Identification

The head of these fishes is sharply rounded forward. Teeth fused to dental plates; dental plates relatively smooth and wide open; 1-3 fangs laterally behind upper dental plates; 2 rows of scales on cheek; 4 median anteroposterior scales (rarely 3). 

Features of fish fins

Caudal fin of early stage slightly rounded, end stage truncate to slightly emarginate. 

Fish colouring

They have a pinkish-green coloration. Males with pink border on gills and pink stripes or spots on scales. 

Distribution

Widespread in the eastern Indian Ocean and western Pacific Ocean. 

Habitat

Marine tropical species. Depth from 5 to 15 meters. Inhabits coastal areas and inner reefs, in shallow waters among corals and algae. 

Size

Maximum length: 40.0 cm. 

Behavior

This species occurs in small schools, often mixed with other species. Females form small groups.

Food and feeding habits

Feeds on filamentous algae. Feeds on corals in coastal areas and on inner reefs where algae are abundant.

Reproduction

Egg-laying fish that clearly mate during reproduction.

Fishing

They have no commercial value and are of no interest to fishermen.

Relationship with a person

Can be kept in aquariums.