Brown Surgeonfish
Acanthurus nigrofuscus
- Group: Surgeonfish
- Typical depth: 0–25 m
- Max size: 21 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A brown surgeonfish that grazes filamentous algae across shallow lagoon and seaward reefs, from the surge zone down past 15 metres. Adults move in small groups but mass into large schools and spawning aggregations in some places. It has been linked to ciguatera poisoning.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Acanthuridae › Acanthurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219640.
FAQ
- How deep does the Brown Surgeonfish live?
- The Brown Surgeonfish (Acanthurus nigrofuscus) is typically found at 0–25 m.
- Is the Brown Surgeonfish dangerous to divers?
- The Brown Surgeonfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Brown Surgeonfish get?
- The Brown Surgeonfish grows to about 21 cm.