golden rim surgeonfish
| Scientific name | Acanthurus nigricans |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Linnaeus |
| Year of description | 1758 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Acanthuridae |
| Genus | Acanthurus |
Introduction
Acanthurus nigricans, commonly known as golden rim surgeonfish, is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Type
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Average size18 cm
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Maximum size22 cm
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ShapeOvoid
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Type
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Average size18 cm
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Maximum size22 cm
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ShapeOvoid
How to recognize the golden rim surgeonfish ?
The golden rim surgeonfish measures between 18 and 22 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly noir body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietherbivorous
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Sociabilityliving in a group or alone
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The golden rim surgeonfish is a fish living in a group or alone naturally found near the bottom. This species is herbivorous .
The golden rim 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 golden rim 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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Depth1 - 67 m
Biotope presentation
The golden rim surgeonfish is most often found at a depth between 1m and 67m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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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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