Whitebar Surgeonfish
Acanthurus leucopareius
- Group: Surgeonfish
- Typical depth: 1–85 m
- Max size: 25 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A surgeonfish of the surge zone, it browses filamentous algae across boulder strewn ground where the swell breaks hardest, often in schools. Its flesh can carry ciguatera, so caution is wise where it is eaten.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Acanthuridae › Acanthurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219624.
FAQ
- How deep does the Whitebar Surgeonfish live?
- The Whitebar Surgeonfish (Acanthurus leucopareius) is typically found at 1–85 m.
- Is the Whitebar Surgeonfish dangerous to divers?
- The Whitebar Surgeonfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Whitebar Surgeonfish get?
- The Whitebar Surgeonfish grows to about 25 cm.