Whitespotted Surgeonfish
Acanthurus guttatus
- Group: Surgeonfish
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 26 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A surgeonfish of the surge zone on clear seaward reefs, it schools in the shallow turbulent water over reef flats. It browses filamentous and calcareous algae and reaches about 26 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Acanthuridae › Acanthurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219650.
FAQ
- How deep does the Whitespotted Surgeonfish live?
- The Whitespotted Surgeonfish (Acanthurus guttatus) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- Is the Whitespotted Surgeonfish dangerous to divers?
- The Whitespotted Surgeonfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Whitespotted Surgeonfish get?
- The Whitespotted Surgeonfish grows to about 26 cm.