Fishing for Striated surgeonfish

Ctenochaetus striatus

The Striated surgeonfish is a marine fish characterized by its oval body and distinctive horizontal stripes. It primarily grazes on algae, playing a crucial role in reef ecosystems. Inhabiting coral reefs across the Indo-Pacific, it typically reaches up to 10 inches in length and weighs around 1 pound. Known for its social behavior, it often forms schools. 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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