| Family: |
Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes, tangs, unicornfishes), subfamily: Acanthurinae |
| Max. size: |
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40 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 50 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: endemic to the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24-28; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 23-26. Characterized by having 2 longitudinal bands on the side, one from the hind margin of the eye posteriorly, another from the groove around the caudal peduncle spine anteriorly. Juveniles of less than 5 cm SL lack the anterior band; less than 10 cm SL lack the posterior band. Reaches 24 cm SL. |
| Biology: |
Often found in large groups in open areas near coral or rock (Ref. 9710). Caught with nets (Ref. 30573). Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 275. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 May 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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