Acanthurus leucosternon Bennett, 1833

Powderblue surgeonfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Acanthuridae \| Acanthurinae
Synonyms	Hepatus leucosternon, Rhombotides leucosternon, Acanthurus delisiani, ... more
Common names	Powder-blue surgeonfish, Powder-blue tang, Kaxan, ... more

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Main reference

Randall, J.E. 1956. (Ref. 1920)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 54.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 30573); common length : 19.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 30573)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 25 m (Ref. 9710), usually 0 - 25 m (Ref. 27115)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 23°C - 28°C (Ref. 27115); 11°N - 30°S, 0°E - 101°E (Ref. 57240)

Indian Ocean: eastern Africa to the Andaman Sea, southwest Indonesia and Christmas Island; with range extended to Bali, Indonesia in Western Pacific (Ref. 37792).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 28 - 30; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 23 - 26. Blue with a white chest (Ref. 3145). Head black with a broad white band from pectoral-fin base to throat. No distinct white spot or broad white band below eye. Dorsal fin yellow (except white margin and black submarginal line). Anal and pelvic fins white (Ref 9808).

Inhabits shallow, clear coastal and island coral reefs (Ref. 9710). Usually found on reef flats and along upper seaward slopes (Ref. 9710). May occur singly or in large feeding aggregations. Monogamous (Ref. 52884). Feeds on benthic algae; on small, sparsely scattered algae and small growths in crevices (Ref. 28026). Caught with nets (Ref. 30573). Marketed fresh.


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

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; 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)
Moderate vulnerability (38 of 100)	Medium

Entered by Luna, Susan M.

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