Doubleband Surgeonfish
Acanthurus tennentii
- Group: Surgeonfish
- Typical depth: 1 to 40 m
- Max size: 31 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A reef grazer that crops algae from the bottom, the doubleband surgeonfish moves between silty inshore flats and clear outer reefs, alone or in loose groups. It carries a scalpel sharp spine at the base of its tail, and its flesh has been linked to ciguatera poisoning.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Acanthuridae › Acanthurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219632.
FAQ
- How deep does the Doubleband Surgeonfish live?
- The Doubleband Surgeonfish (Acanthurus tennentii) is typically found at 1 to 40 m.
- Is the Doubleband Surgeonfish dangerous to divers?
- The Doubleband Surgeonfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Doubleband Surgeonfish get?
- The Doubleband Surgeonfish grows to about 31 cm.