The brown surgeonfish is a reef-dwelling fish known for its oval-shaped body and sharp spines on the tail. It typically grows to about 8 inches and weighs around 1 pound. This herbivorous species feeds primarily on algae. Found in tropical Indo-Pacific waters, it is a social fish often seen in schools, contributing to reef health. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Brown surgeonfish
length · weight
Brown surgeonfish
length · weight
Brown surgeonfish
length · weight


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