Acanthurus gahhm (Forsskål, 1775)

Black surgeonfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Acanthuridae \| Acanthurinae
Synonyms	Chaetodon nigrofuscus gahhm, ... more
Common names	Sort kirurgfisk, 肩斑刺尾鱼, Tiamu oturi, ... more

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Main reference

Randall, J.E. 1987. (Ref. 1921)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 40.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 30573)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 40 m (Ref. 27115), usually 5 - 40 m (Ref. 27115)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 25°C - 27°C (Ref. 27115)

Western Indian Ocean: endemic to the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24 - 28; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 23 - 26. Characterized by having 2 longitudinal bands on the side, one from the hind margin of the eye posteriorly, another from the groove around the caudal peduncle spine anteriorly. Juveniles of less than 5 cm SL lack the anterior band; less than 10 cm SL lack the posterior band. Reaches 24 cm SL.

Often found in large groups in open areas near coral or rock (Ref. 9710). Caught with nets (Ref. 30573). Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 275.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (33 of 100)	Medium

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Palomares, Maria Lourdes D.

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