Fishing for Spotted surgeonfish

Ctenochaetus strigosus

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

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Reports of ciguatera poisoning

Source: Fishbase

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