Description
Striped Surgeonfish (Acanthurus lineatus) also known at Lined, is a species of surgeonfish named after it’s horizontal yellow, blue, and black lines that run along its body. The Striped Surgeonfish is found in tropical waters in the Indo-Pacific region.
Habitat
The Striped Surgeonfish is found in the Indo-Pacific region. They are generally found in coral reef ecosystems, but can also be found in habitat with rocks and crevices so they can hide from any predators.
Diet
Striped Surgeonfish feed on predominantly algae, but also feed on small invertebrates and plankton found in the algae. Grazing on algae, these fish play a crucial part in maintaining algae levels.
Appearance
This species of surgeonfish named after it’s horizontal yellow, blue, and black lines that run along its body. The fish ranges in length, adults are approximately 30cm in length.
Key Features
- Distinctive blue, black and yellow lines running horizontally across the fishes body
Threats
IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concerned
Frequently Asked Questions
The Striped Surgeonfish is found in the Indo-Pacific region. They are generally found in coral reef ecosystems, but can also be found in habitat with rocks and crevices so they can hide from any predators.
Striped Surgeonfish feed on predominantly algae, but also feed on small invertebrates and plankton found in the algae. Grazing on algae, these fish play a crucial part in maintaining algae levels.
