Clown surgeonfish

 

Scientific name : Acanthurus lineatus

 

Family : Acanthuridae
Size : Up to 38 cm
Distribution : West Indo-Pacific

 

Biology : Generally a herbivore, it won’t turn down a few crustaceans from time to time. Its lifespan is about forty years!
Like all surgeon fish, it has a spine at the base of its tail. This is similar to the scalpel used by surgeons, hence the name. This spine is an effective means of defence.