Yellowspotted Sawtail
Prionurus maculatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 20 m
- Max size: 45 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Two keeled spines like tiny scalpels sit on each side of its tail, giving the sawtail its name. It grazes algae along rocky shores while the young shelter in estuaries and bays, reaching about forty five centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Acanthuridae › Prionurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282347.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellowspotted Sawtail live?
- The Yellowspotted Sawtail (Prionurus maculatus) is typically found at to 20 m.
- Is the Yellowspotted Sawtail dangerous to divers?
- The Yellowspotted Sawtail is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellowspotted Sawtail get?
- The Yellowspotted Sawtail grows to about 45 cm.