Scientific name : Acanthurus guttatus
Family : Acanthuridae
Size : Up to 25 cm
Distribution : Indo-Pacific
Biology : It mostly eats seaweeds and helps keep the aquariums clean!
This surgeon lives above exposed and shallow coralline or shingly areas. Its white spots allow it to hide between the rough water bubbles that it is particularly fond of.
IUCN status : Least concern