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Genus Family: Acanthuridae 🍽️ 6 Edible 🎣 1 Game Fish ⚠️ 1 Venomous 🐠 3 Aquarium

Prionurus

Species
7
Max Length
70 cm
Max Weight
-
Max Lifespan
-
Avg Trophic
2.28
Threatened
-

🔬 Taxonomic Classification

Class
Teleostei
Order
Acanthuriformes
Family
Acanthuridae
Genus
Prionurus

🌍 Habitat Distribution

🌊 Marine
7

🛡️ Conservation Status

LC
DD
Least Concern 5
Data Deficient 2

🌐 Geographic Distribution

New Zealand
1 spp.

🔬 Ecology & Feeding

Shallowest
3 m
Deepest
40 m