Lined surgeonfish
Acanthurus lineatus
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The lined surgeonfish is from the Indo-Pacific, from surge zones of exposed reefs. Its body is striped in blue and yellow. It is territorial and aggressive. It reaches 38 centimetres.
- Scientific name
- Acanthurus lineatus
- Family
- Acanthuridae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Saltwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Acanthuridae
- Order
- Acanthuriformes
- Synonyms
- Acanthurus vittatus, Chaetodon lineatus, Ctenodon lineatus, Harpurus lineatus, Hepatus lineatus, Rhombotides lineatus, Teuthis lineatus
Origin
- Native region
- Oceania, Ásia, África
Water
- Temperature
- 24–30 °C
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 38 cm
- Lifespan
- 46 years
Behavior
- Diet
- Detritivore
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Egg scatterer
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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