Ctenochaetus Flavicauda
📖 Overview
Ctenochaetus Flavicauda (Ctenochaetus flavicauda), first described by Fowler, 1938 is a medium-sized fish in the family Acanthuridae (order Acanthuriformes). Adults typically reach 16.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 1 to 30 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Acanthuridae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26 - 28; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 23 - 26. Posterior caudal peduncle and fin abruptly white in life. Caudal concavity 5.05-8.8 in SL (Ref 42056).: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ctenochaetus Flavicauda is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 30 m . Tropical Central Pacific: US Minor Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Ctenochaetus Flavicauda.
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