Acanthurus olivaceus
Bloch & Schneider, 1801
Gendarme Fish
Also known as: Olive Surgeonfish, Orange Epoulette Surgeon, Orange Band Surgeonfish, Orange-Blotch Surgeon, Orange-Ear Surgeonfish, Orange-Epaulette Surgeonfish, Orangespot Surgeonfish, Orangebar Surgeonfish, Orangespot Tang, Orangeblotch Surgeonfish
About
Habitat
Reef-associated
Depth
3–46 m
Max size
35 cm
Diet
Grazing on aquatic plants
Lifespan
33 yrs
Taxonomy
Class
Teleostei
Order
Acanthuriformes
Family
Acanthuridae
Where to find it
Other species in Acanthuridae
Acanthurus monroviae
Monrovia Surgeonfish
Acanthurus xanthopterus
Yellowfin Surgeonfish
Paracanthurus hepatus
Palette Surgeonfish
Zebrasoma rostratum
Longnose Surgeonfish
Zebrasoma flavescens
Yellow Tang
Acanthurus auranticavus
Orange-Socket Surgeonfish
Acanthurus achilles
Achilles Tang
Naso thynnoides
Oneknife Unicornfish
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