ringtail surgeonfish
| Scientific name | Acanthurus blochii |
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| Descriptor | Valenciennes |
| Year of description | 1835 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Acanthuridae |
| Genus | Acanthurus |
Introduction
Acanthurus blochii, commonly known as ringtail surgeonfish, is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Type
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Average size35 cm
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Maximum size45 cm
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Longevity35 year
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ShapeOvoid
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Type
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Average size35 cm
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Maximum size45 cm
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Longevity35 year
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ShapeOvoid
How to recognize the ringtail surgeonfish ?
The ringtail surgeonfish measures between 35 and 45 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 small groups
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The ringtail surgeonfish is a fish living in small groups naturally found near the bottom. The members of each group are organized around a well established hierarchy. This species is omnivorous with herbivorous tendency .
The ringtail 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 ringtail 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?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature23 - 27 °C
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Depth2 - 15 m
Biotope presentation
The ringtail surgeonfish is most often found at a depth between 2m and 15m. 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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