FishverifiedLeast Concern

Acanthurus leucosternon

Bennett, 1833

Powder-Blue Surgeonfish

Also known as: Blue Surgeonfish, Painted Surgeon, Powder Blue Tang, Powderblue Surgeon

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About

Habitat

Reef-associated

Depth

0–25 m

Max size

54 cm

Diet

Browsing on substrate

Taxonomy

Class

Teleostei

Order

Acanthuriformes

Family

Acanthuridae

Where to find it

common

occasional

rare

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