Striated Surgeonfish
Ctenochaetus striatus
- Group: Surgeonfish
- Typical depth: 0 to 60 m
- Max size: 26 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A surgeonfish that combs the surface film of blue green algae and diatoms from reef flats and slopes, making it a key link in the chain that concentrates ciguatera toxin. It may move alone or in large, often mixed species, feeding aggregations.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Acanthuridae › Ctenochaetus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219659.
FAQ
- How deep does the Striated Surgeonfish live?
- The Striated Surgeonfish (Ctenochaetus striatus) is typically found at 0 to 60 m.
- Is the Striated Surgeonfish dangerous to divers?
- The Striated Surgeonfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Striated Surgeonfish get?
- The Striated Surgeonfish grows to about 26 cm.