Fowler's Surgeonfish
Acanthurus fowleri
- Group: Surgeonfish
- Typical depth: 2 to 50 m
- Max size: 45 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Fowler's surgeonfish is a wary loner of clear seaward reefs and drop offs, grazing algae and often scraping it straight off the surface of sponges. Like other surgeonfish it carries a sharp blade at the base of its tail.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Acanthuridae › Acanthurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272960.
FAQ
- How deep does the Fowler's Surgeonfish live?
- The Fowler's Surgeonfish (Acanthurus fowleri) is typically found at 2 to 50 m.
- Is the Fowler's Surgeonfish dangerous to divers?
- The Fowler's Surgeonfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Fowler's Surgeonfish get?
- The Fowler's Surgeonfish grows to about 45 cm.