Thompson's Surgeonfish
Acanthurus thompsoni
- Group: Surgeonfish
- Typical depth: 0–119 m
- Max size: 27 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Rather than scraping the reef like most surgeonfishes, this one rises off steep outer slopes and drop offs to pick zooplankton from open water, favouring large jelly like drifters along with fish eggs. It sometimes gathers in loose schools and grows to about 27 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Acanthuridae › Acanthurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219646.
FAQ
- How deep does the Thompson's Surgeonfish live?
- The Thompson's Surgeonfish (Acanthurus thompsoni) is typically found at 0–119 m.
- Is the Thompson's Surgeonfish dangerous to divers?
- The Thompson's Surgeonfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Thompson's Surgeonfish get?
- The Thompson's Surgeonfish grows to about 27 cm.