Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes, tangs, unicornfishes), subfamily: Acanthurinae |
40 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
reef-associated; marine; depth range - 0 m |
Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea to the Persian Gulf. |
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A common species found in seaward edges of reefs exposed to surge (Ref. 9710). Aggressive and territorial (Ref. 9710). Feeds on various kinds of algae, mainly Sargassum, and fine filamentous green algae. Caught with nets (Ref. 30573); traps and occasionally by trawls (Ref. 68964). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 May 2010 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
More commonly found in the Gulf of Oman than in southern Oman (Ref. 11441). Reported in Fahal Island (Ref. 129713). Also Ref. 37792. Common, with no catch statistics available. Caught using traps (Ref. 9773). |
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