yellowfin surgeonfish
| Scientific name | Acanthurus xanthopterus |
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| Descriptor | Valenciennes |
| Year of description | 1835 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Acanthuridae |
| Genus | Acanthurus |
Introduction
Acanthurus xanthopterus, commonly known as yellowfin surgeonfish, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size50 cm
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Maximum size70 cm
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ShapeOvoid
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Average size50 cm
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Maximum size70 cm
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ShapeOvoid
How to recognize the yellowfin surgeonfish ?
The yellowfin surgeonfish measures between 50 and 70 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly jaune and violet body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietomnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in shoals
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The yellowfin surgeonfish is a fish living in shoals naturally found near the bottom. The members of each group are organized around a well established hierarchy. This species is omnivorous .
The yellowfin 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 yellowfin 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?
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature24 - 28 °C
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Depth1 - 100 m
Biotope presentation
The yellowfin surgeonfish is most often found at a depth between 1m and 100m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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