Monrovia doctorfish
📖 Overview
Coastal species found in the mouth of rivers and lagoons . Found on rocky and coral bottoms . Feeds on zooplankton, phytoplankton and detritus . Minimum depth reported from Ref. 27115.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24 - 26; Anal spines: 6; Anal soft rays: 24 - 26. Caudal peduncle spine surrounded by a bright orange-yellow spot.: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Monrovia doctorfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range 5 - 200 m , usually 5 - 40 m . Tropical; 20°C - 25°C ; 31°N - 15°S, 27°W - 14°E recorded from southern Spain, Tunisia, Algeria, Israel and Greece (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
zooplankton, phytoplankton and detritus (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acanthurus monrovie | Steindachner | 1876 | Synonym |
| Teuthis munroviae | Steindachner | 1876 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Monrovia doctorfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 683 records indexed .
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