Powderblue surgeonfish

  Tropical reef fish

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Powderblue surgeonfish

Scientific name:
Acanthurus leucosternon
Family:
Acanthuridae
Class:
Actinopterygii
Phylum:
Chordata
Year of description:
Bennett, 1833
IUCN Status:
Least Concern
Distribution:

In the tropical Indian Ocean, Réunion and Mayotte.

Habitat:

Coastal coral reefs, on reef flats, between 0 and 25 metres deep.

Size:

20 cm on average, up to 54 cm.

Diet:

Algae and microorganisms.

Where can I find it at Nausicaá?

Mankind and shores

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