Indonesian Sawtail
Prionurus chrysurus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–40 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
This sawtail surgeonfish swims in loose groups around rocky outcrops in surgy, high energy water, favouring cool upwelling zones. It grows to about 30 centimetres and carries bony plates near the tail base that work like blades.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Acanthuridae › Prionurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282345.
FAQ
- How deep does the Indonesian Sawtail live?
- The Indonesian Sawtail (Prionurus chrysurus) is typically found at 5–40 m.
- Is the Indonesian Sawtail dangerous to divers?
- The Indonesian Sawtail is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Indonesian Sawtail get?
- The Indonesian Sawtail grows to about 30 cm.