The spotted surgeonfish is a marine fish known for its oval-shaped body and distinctive spots. It primarily feeds on algae, using its specialized teeth to graze on rocks. Inhabiting coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific region, it typically reaches about 7 inches in length and weighs around 1 pound. This species is active during the day and exhibits territorial behavior. This summary is AI generated
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Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the top baits used to catch Spotted surgeonfish.