Acanthurus Chirurgus -

Acanthurus chirurgus, Doctorfish : fisheries, gamefish, aquarium

: Deep, strongly compressed oval body with a steep head profile and small, low-set mouth. acanthurus chirurgus

: Typically gray-brown to greenish-gray, marked by 8 to 12 narrow dark vertical bars on the posterior flanks. Doctorfish : fisheries

: Reaches a maximum length of approximately 34–38 cm, though most individuals are around 25 cm. They can live up to at least 11 years. 2. Habitat and Distribution aquarium : Deep

: A single, depressible sharp spine resides in a groove on each side of the caudal peduncle, which can inflict painful wounds on predators or handlers.