Orange-Socket Surgeonfish
Acanthurus auranticavus
- Group: Surgeonfish
- Typical depth: 1–20 m
- Max size: 45 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The orange socket surgeonfish moves in groups across shallow lagoon and outer reefs, often mixing with other surgeonfishes. Juveniles tuck among soft corals in lagoons, and like its relatives it carries a sharp scalpel near the tail.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Acanthuridae › Acanthurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219633.
FAQ
- How deep does the Orange-Socket Surgeonfish live?
- The Orange-Socket Surgeonfish (Acanthurus auranticavus) is typically found at 1–20 m.
- Is the Orange-Socket Surgeonfish dangerous to divers?
- The Orange-Socket Surgeonfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Orange-Socket Surgeonfish get?
- The Orange-Socket Surgeonfish grows to about 45 cm.