Fishing for Whitespotted surgeonfish

Acanthurus guttatus

The Whitespotted surgeonfish is a reef-dwelling fish characterized by its oval shape and distinctive white spots on a dark body. It typically grows up to 10 inches and weighs around 1.5 pounds. This herbivorous species primarily feeds on algae and exhibits territorial behavior. It thrives in shallow, tropical waters, often forming small groups for foraging and protection. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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