White-Freckled Surgeonfish
Acanthurus maculiceps
- Group: Surgeonfish
- Typical depth: 1–15 m
- Max size: 40 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A surgeonfish of clear outer reef flats and seaward reefs, this species grazes algae either alone or in roving mixed schools. Like all surgeonfish it carries a scalpel sharp blade at the base of its tail, and it reaches about 40 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Acanthuridae › Acanthurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272963.
FAQ
- How deep does the White-Freckled Surgeonfish live?
- The White-Freckled Surgeonfish (Acanthurus maculiceps) is typically found at 1–15 m.
- Is the White-Freckled Surgeonfish dangerous to divers?
- The White-Freckled Surgeonfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the White-Freckled Surgeonfish get?
- The White-Freckled Surgeonfish grows to about 40 cm.