Acanthurus polyzona
| Scientific name | Acanthurus polyzona |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Bleeker |
| Year of description | 1868 |
| IUCN category (World) | DD |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Acanthurus |
Introduction
Acanthurus polyzona is a salt water fish from the western Indian Ocean.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Type
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Average size11 cm
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Maximum size20 cm
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ShapeOvoid
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Patternvertical stripes
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Type
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Average size11 cm
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Maximum size20 cm
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ShapeOvoid
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Patternvertical stripes
How to recognize Acanthurus polyzona ?
Acanthurus polyzona measures between 11 and 20 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly noir and blanc body. The also has noir vertical stripes.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietalgae-eating
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Sociabilityliving in small groups
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
Acanthurus polyzona 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 algae-eating .
This species is territorial and does not appreciate the presence of intruders nearby, especially animals with similar behavior. It can also be virulent toward conspecifics. However, Acanthurus polyzona has little concern for non-territorial animals.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
Acanthurus polyzona is a fish ovipare.
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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Temperature25 - 28 °C
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Depth0 - 15 m
Biotope presentation
Acanthurus polyzona is most often found at a depth between 0m and 15m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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Sources & Contributions
Participation & Validation
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Tags
Species of the same family
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