Family: |
Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes, tangs, unicornfishes), subfamily: Prionurinae |
Max. size: |
60 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 35 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California to El Salvador, including the Revillagigedo Islands. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found on shallow reefs, in schools (Ref. 9267). Feeds on algae in rocky areas (Ref. 9267). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 May 2010 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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