Fishing for Lined surgeonfish

Acanthurus lineatus

The lined surgeonfish is a vibrant reef dweller, easily recognized by its striking blue and yellow horizontal stripes. Typically reaching 10-12 inches in length and weighing up to 2 pounds, it thrives in shallow coral reefs. This herbivorous fish primarily grazes on algae and exhibits territorial behavior, often defending its feeding grounds aggressively against intruders. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Venomous

Source: Fishbase

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