Spotted Surgeonfish
Ctenochaetus strigosus
- Group: Surgeonfish
- Typical depth: 1–113 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This surgeonfish whisks comb like teeth across coral, rock, and rubble, sweeping up detritus as it closes its mouth. It lives alone, feeds by day, and eating it carries a risk of ciguatera poisoning.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Acanthuridae › Ctenochaetus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219658.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spotted Surgeonfish live?
- The Spotted Surgeonfish (Ctenochaetus strigosus) is typically found at 1–113 m.
- Is the Spotted Surgeonfish dangerous to divers?
- The Spotted Surgeonfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spotted Surgeonfish get?
- The Spotted Surgeonfish grows to about 15 cm.