Indian Sail-Fin Surgeonfish
Zebrasoma desjardinii
- Group: Surgeonfish
- Typical depth: 3–30 m
- Max size: 40 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Tall finned and disc shaped, this surgeonfish grazes lagoon and seaward reefs, usually moving in pairs as an adult. Juveniles live alone and often shelter among staghorn coral in sheltered inner reefs. It reaches about 40 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Acanthuridae › Zebrasoma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277555.
FAQ
- How deep does the Indian Sail-Fin Surgeonfish live?
- The Indian Sail-Fin Surgeonfish (Zebrasoma desjardinii) is typically found at 3–30 m.
- Is the Indian Sail-Fin Surgeonfish dangerous to divers?
- The Indian Sail-Fin Surgeonfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Indian Sail-Fin Surgeonfish get?
- The Indian Sail-Fin Surgeonfish grows to about 40 cm.