| Family: |
Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes, tangs, unicornfishes), subfamily: Acanthurinae |
| Max. size: |
16 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 21 m |
| Distribution: |
Indian Ocean. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25-27; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 23-25. Body with numerous very small blue to yellow spots in life. Caudal concavity at most 16.5 in SL (Ref 42056).
Description: Characterized further by orange brown to dark brown body color; juvenile bright yellow in color; greatest depth of body 1.8-2.1 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits sheltered inner reef crests and slopes. Usually among large corals or in gutters, singly or in small groups (Ref. 48637). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 May 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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