Pinstripe Surgeonfish
Acanthurus nubilus
- Group: Surgeonfish
- Typical depth: 5–90 m
- Max size: 26 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A surgeonfish of steep, current swept drop offs, it hangs well off the bottom and picks plankton from the passing water. It turns up alone or in small groups and is considered rare.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Acanthuridae › Acanthurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272964.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pinstripe Surgeonfish live?
- The Pinstripe Surgeonfish (Acanthurus nubilus) is typically found at 5–90 m.
- Is the Pinstripe Surgeonfish dangerous to divers?
- The Pinstripe Surgeonfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pinstripe Surgeonfish get?
- The Pinstripe Surgeonfish grows to about 26 cm.