oowderblue surgeonfish

Scientific name Acanthurus leucosternon
Descriptor Bennett
Year of description 1833
IUCN category LC
Family Acanthuridae
Genus Acanthurus
Acanthurus leucosternon Acanthurus leucosternon

Introduction

Acanthurus leucosternon, commonly known as oowderblue surgeonfish, is a salt water fish.

Who is it?

Morphology

  • Average size
    20 cm
  • Maximum size
    35 cm
  • Shape
    Ovoid
  • Average size
    20 cm
  • Maximum size
    35 cm
  • Shape
    Ovoid

How to recognize the oowderblue surgeonfish ?

The oowderblue surgeonfish measures between 20 and 35 cm. This fish is tricolore with a predominantly jaune, bleu and blanc body.

Behaviour & Life cycle

  • diet
    omnivorous with herbivorous tendency
  • Sociability
    living in a group or alone
  • territorial
    Yes
  • Way of living
    diurnal

The oowderblue surgeonfish is a fish living in a group or alone naturally found near the bottom. This species is omnivorous with herbivorous tendency .

The oowderblue surgeonfish is a territorial animal that does not tolerate any incursions into its living area. It is particularly virulent against other territorial species and it can provoke heated fights. Relationships between conspecifics are also hectic, with each seeking to secure its place. Parrying or even sustained fighting can occur between dominant males.

Reproduction

  • Reproduction
    ovipare qui pond en eau libre

The oowderblue surgeonfish is a fish ovipare qui pond en eau libre.

Harmless species

This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.

Where to find it?

Where to see this species?

What is its habitat?

Natural environment characteristics

  • Temperature
    23 - 27 °C
  • Depth
    1 - 25 m

Biotope presentation

The oowderblue surgeonfish is most often found at a depth between 1m and 25m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.

Species of the same biotope

To go further

Species of the same family

To read on the web

Sources & Contributions

Participation & Validation

The Fishipedia team and specialist contributors are committed to providing high-quality content. However, although the information comes from scientific sources or testimonials from specialists, the cards may contain inaccuracies.

Benoit Chartrer

Benoit Chartrer

Adrien Falzon

Adrien Falzon

Francois Libert

Francois Libert

Translation

Translation done with the valuable contribution of our translators, who make this information available to a wider audience. We sincerely thank them for their commitment.

Interact with Fishipedia

To get in touch with our team or participate in our project.

Template and content © Fishipedia - Unauthorized reproduction without prior request - ISSN 2270-7247 - Last modification 22/11/2023

Where to see this species?

Species of the same family

Same genus

Species of the same biotope

Scientific partners

  • {{name}}

    {{#street_number}}{{street_number}}, {{/street_number}}{{#route}}{{route}}{{/route}}
    {{postal_code}} {{town}}

    {{#phone}}{{phone}}{{/phone}}{{^phone}}-{{/phone}}