Yellowtail Surgeonfish
Prionurus punctatus
- Group: Surgeonfish
- Typical depth: 5–35 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A surgeonfish of shallow rocky reefs in the eastern Pacific, it grazes algae in large schools and carries the sharp tail blades typical of its family. Yellow tail aside, adults are mostly dark grey, and it grows to about 60 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Acanthuridae › Prionurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282349.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellowtail Surgeonfish live?
- The Yellowtail Surgeonfish (Prionurus punctatus) is typically found at 5–35 m.
- Is the Yellowtail Surgeonfish dangerous to divers?
- The Yellowtail Surgeonfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellowtail Surgeonfish get?
- The Yellowtail Surgeonfish grows to about 60 cm.