Ocean Surgeonfish
Acanthurus tractus
- Group: Surgeonfish
- Typical depth: 11–45 m
- Max size: 38.1 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A surgeonfish of shallow coral and rocky ground, it grazes mainly on benthic algae and sometimes seagrass, usually in groups of five or more. A scalpel like spine sits on each side of the tail base and can cut a careless hand; the fish reaches about thirty eight centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Acanthuridae › Acanthurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 301914.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ocean Surgeonfish live?
- The Ocean Surgeonfish (Acanthurus tractus) is typically found at 11–45 m.
- Is the Ocean Surgeonfish dangerous to divers?
- The Ocean Surgeonfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Ocean Surgeonfish get?
- The Ocean Surgeonfish grows to about 38.1 cm.