Bluespotted Surgeonfish
Ctenochaetus marginatus
- Group: Surgeonfish
- Typical depth: 2–18 m
- Max size: 27 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A surgeonfish of shallow seaward reefs, it grazes the fine film of algae coating the bottom and gathers in small schools even in the turbulent surge zone. It reaches about 27 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Acanthuridae › Ctenochaetus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219657.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bluespotted Surgeonfish live?
- The Bluespotted Surgeonfish (Ctenochaetus marginatus) is typically found at 2–18 m.
- Is the Bluespotted Surgeonfish dangerous to divers?
- The Bluespotted Surgeonfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bluespotted Surgeonfish get?
- The Bluespotted Surgeonfish grows to about 27 cm.