Whitecheek Surgeonfish
Acanthurus nigricans
- Group: Surgeonfish
- Typical depth: 0–67 m
- Max size: 36 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A surgeonfish of clear lagoon and seaward reefs, it grazes filamentous algae from hard surfaces between the surge zone and depths of nearly seventy metres. Pairs stay monogamous, and where its range overlaps the rare Achilles tang the two sometimes interbreed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Acanthuridae › Acanthurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219638.
FAQ
- How deep does the Whitecheek Surgeonfish live?
- The Whitecheek Surgeonfish (Acanthurus nigricans) is typically found at 0–67 m.
- Is the Whitecheek Surgeonfish dangerous to divers?
- The Whitecheek Surgeonfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Whitecheek Surgeonfish get?
- The Whitecheek Surgeonfish grows to about 36 cm.