blackstreak surgeonfish
| Scientific name | Acanthurus nigricauda |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Duncker & Mohr |
| Year of description | 1929 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Acanthuridae |
| Genus | Acanthurus |
Introduction
Acanthurus nigricauda, commonly known as blackstreak surgeonfish, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size25 cm
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Maximum size40 cm
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ShapeOvoid
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Average size25 cm
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Maximum size40 cm
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ShapeOvoid
How to recognize the blackstreak surgeonfish ?
The blackstreak surgeonfish measures between 25 and 40 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly gris body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietomnivorous with herbivorous tendency
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Sociabilityliving in a group or alone
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The blackstreak surgeonfish is a fish living in a group or alone naturally found near the bottom. This species is omnivorous with herbivorous tendency .
The blackstreak 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
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
The blackstreak surgeonfish is a fish ovipare qui pond en eau libre.
Risks for humans
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VenomousNo
Where to find it?
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature23 - 28 °C
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Depth1 - 30 m
Biotope presentation
The blackstreak surgeonfish is most often found at a depth between 1m and 30m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
Fishkeeping
Not recommended
We do not recommend keeping this species in an aquarium. It has unpredictable needs which, if not met, generate significant stress, potentially leading to a shorter life expectancy, an interruption of its growth or the development of pathogens.
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Bibliographic references
APPORTS ONTOGENIQUES ALA PHYLOGENIE DES POISSONS CHIRURGIENS (Famille: Aca.nthuridae) - Brice QUENOUILLE - MNHM - 1996. MÉMOIRES DE STAGE SCIENCES DE LA MER BIOLOGIE MARINE, Michel KULBICK, Nouméa: ORSTOM. Mai 1996. 38 p
The Goldrim Surgeonfish - Brice QUENOUILLE - MNHM - 0. MÉMOIRES DE STAGE SCIENCES DE LA MER BIOLOGIE MARINE, Michel KULBICK, Nouméa: ORSTOM. Mai 1996. 38 p
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Tags
#Acanthuridae
#Acanthurus
#barrière de corail
#fonds sablonneux
#herbier
#récifs extérieurs
#zone mixte
#Bay of Bengal
#Great Barrier Reef
#mer d'Oman
#Tasman Sea
#Philippine Sea
#Sea of Japan
#South East Asian Seas
#Indonesian seas
#East Indian Ocean
#western Indian Ocean
#Western Tropical Pacific Ocean
#Réunion
#New Caledonia
#French Polynesia
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