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Acanthurus randalli Briggs & Caldwell, 1957 Gulf surgeonfish |
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photo by
O'Donnell, P. |
| Family: | Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes, tangs, unicornfishes), subfamily: Acanthurinae | |||
| Max. size: | 18 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 20 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: Florida (from Miami to Keys) and northeastern Gulf of Mexico in USA. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits coral reefs and inshore grassy and rocky areas. Forms schools. Mainly herbivorous. Depth range assumed (RF). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||