Mimic Surgeonfish (juvenile)

Acanthurus tristis

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Max Size

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Max Weight

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Max Depth

30 m

Description

Acanthurus tristis is a Tang from the Indian Ocean. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. It grows to a size of 25 cm in length. Other names: Indian Ocean Mimic Surgeonfish. Description It is a medium-sized tang. It has a laterally compressed body and a small mouth, such as angelfishes and b... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Sri Lanka Maldives Seychelles Indian Ocean Bangladesh +10 more in Seabook

Colors

black

brown

grey

orange

green

blue

Edible

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Habitat and Environment

Coral reef

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Social Behaviour

Couple

Poisonous

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Danger to human

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Venomous

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