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Chlorurus strongylocephalus

(Bleeker, 1855)

Heavybeak Parrotfish

Also known as: Indian Ocean Steephead Parrotfish, Purple-Headed Parrotfish, Steephead Parrotfish, Roundhead Parrotfish, Sheephead Parrotfish

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Taxonomy

Class

Teleostei

Order

Eupercaria incertae sedis

Family

Labridae

Where to find it

occasional

Maldives

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