Bullethead parrotfish
Chlorurus spilurus
Sighting evidence at Muri Lagoon Reef, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
A highly abundant parrotfish across sheltered Pacific lagoons, the bullethead parrotfish grazes continuously on algae-covered substrate and is responsible for much of the bioerosion that produces the fine sand bottom in lagoon environments. Males display vivid blue-green terminal phase colouring, while females are drab brown and easily overlooked despite their abundance.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Bullethead parrotfish is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.