Eyestripe surgeonfish
📖 Overview
Schooling species, usually occurring in seaward reefs at depths greater than 9 m . Adults mainly on deep coastal reef slopes and outer reef walls, often on deep shipwrecks. Juveniles found on algae-rocky reef . Benthopelagic . Occur singly or in groups . Feed on surface film of fine green and blue-green algae, diatoms, and detritus covering sand . Pair-spawner . Mainly diurnal. . Utilized as a food fish .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25 - 27; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 24 - 26. Pale brown body; broader, irregular lines on head; orange band between eyes, continued behind each eye to gill cover. Each side of caudal peduncle with single, sharp, forward-pointing erectile spine; spine largely covered by cream sheath; groove surrounded by a black area. Dorsal fin with soft part having longer base than spinous part. Minute scales. Gill rakers 22-26 in anterior row, 23-27 in posterior row. Caudal fin lunate in adults .: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Eyestripe surgeonfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Eyestripe surgeonfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Probably spawn in pairs .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 4 - 131 m , usually 9 - 130 m . Tropical; 24°C - 28°C ; 40°N - 37°S, 17°E - 155°W East Africa (including the Mascarene Islands, Ref.
🌿 Ecology
surface film of fine green and blue-green algae, diatoms, and detritus covering sand (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acanthurus dussumiere | Valenciennes | 1835 | Synonym |
| Acanthurus lamarrii | Valenciennes | 1835 | Synonym |
| Acanthurus undulatus | Valenciennes | 1835 | Synonym |
| Hepatus dussumieri | Valenciennes | 1835 | Synonym |
| Rhombotides dussumieri | Valenciennes | 1835 | Synonym |
| Rhombotides lamarrii | Valenciennes | 1835 | Synonym |
| Teuthis dussumieri | Valenciennes | 1835 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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