Fishing for Brown surgeonfish

Acanthurus nigrofuscus

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

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Reports of ciguatera poisoning

Source: Fishbase

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Brown surgeonfish

Honolulu Channel

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Brown surgeonfish

Pearl Harbor Entrance

7 in · 1 lb

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Palm Beach County Coast

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Twin Waters Lake

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Brown surgeonfish

Bahía de Andrés

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Brown surgeonfish

Maunalua Bay

8 in · 1 lb

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Maunalua Bay

6 in · 4 oz

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