| Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes, tangs, unicornfishes), subfamily: Acanthurinae |
| 22 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 10 - 61 m |
| Western Indian Ocean: Mozambique and South Africa; also Madagascar, Reunion (Ref. 54356), and Mauritius. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27-28; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 24-25 |
| Inhabits coral and rocky reefs (Ref. 9710). Juveniles in shallow water (Ref. 9710). Extremely territorial and solitary (Ref. 5503). |
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Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 07 May 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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