Powderblue surgeonfish
Acanthurus leucosternon
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The powder blue tang is from the Indian Ocean, from shallow water around coral reefs. It feeds on algae.
- Scientific name
- Acanthurus leucosternon
- Family
- Acanthuridae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Saltwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Acanthuridae
- Order
- Acanthuriformes
- Synonyms
- Acanthurus delisiani, Acanthurus delisianus, Acanthurus leucosternum, Hepatus leucosternon, Rhombotides leucosternon
Origin
- Native region
- Ásia, África
Water
- Temperature
- 23–28 °C
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 54 cm
Behavior
- Diet
- Detritivore
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Egg scatterer
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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