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Palette surgeonfish

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Facts

Scientific name:
Paracanthurus hepatus
Biology:
Occur in clear, current-swept terraces of seaward reefs. Observed in loose aggregations 1 or 2 meters above the bottom; juveniles and subadults typical in groups near isolated Pocillopora eydouxi coral heads and when alarmed hide themselves tightly among the branches . Benthopelagic . Feed on zooplankton and occasionally on algae (Ref. 9710 , 48637 , 27115 , 83665 ). Relatively uncommon and highly localized (Ref. 1602 , 9710 ). Very popular and hardy aquarium fish. Anterolateral glandular groove with venom gland .
IUCN Red List Status:
Least Concern
Threat to humans:
Venomous
Source: FishBase

Photos & Description

Palette surgeonfish
Palette surgeonfish
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Palette surgeonfish
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Karelj
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http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Paracanthurus_hepatus_Prague_2011_3.jpg
Palette surgeonfish
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Tewy
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paracanthurus#mediaviewer/File:Blue_tang_(Paracanthurus_hepatus)_02.jpg
Palette surgeonfish
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Staycoolandbegood
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Palette surgeonfish
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Palette surgeonfish
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DerHans04
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Palette surgeonfish
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CC-BY
Author:
Staycoolandbegood
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http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Paletten-Doktorfisch_ZooZ%C3%BCrich.JPG
Palette surgeonfish
License type:
CC-BY-NC
Source:
http://eol.org/data_objects/19176935
Palette surgeonfish
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CC-BY-SA
Author:
DerHans04
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http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Paletten-Doktorfisch_M%C3%BCnster.JPG
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Short description:
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19-20; Anal spines : 3; Anal soft rays : 18 - 19. Bright blue, yellow and black in color .
Size / Weight / Age:
Maturity: L m &nbsp ? &nbsp range ? - ? cm Max length : 31.0 cm TL male/unsexed;
Source: FishBase

Sightings

  • Native range

    Palette surgeonfish

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Sightings

Table of sightings by other users

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date
location
site
1 04-02-2022 Mahé, Seychelles coral garden  
2 29-10-2021 Dahab, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt The Islands  
3 27-10-2021 Dahab, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt Caves (Dahab)  
4 25-10-2021 Dahab, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt Mashraba  
5 21-08-2020 Maldives Than'buru Canyon  
6 01-01-2020 Cairns Queensland, Austrália Norman Reef - Troppo's  
7 31-12-2019 Cairns Queensland, Austrália Playground - Norman Reef  
8 31-12-2019 Cairns Queensland, Austrália Saxon Reef - Sandra's  
9 30-12-2019 Cairns Queensland, Austrália Saxon Reef Coral Gardens  
10 30-12-2019 Cairns Queensland, Austrália Norman Reef - Troppo's  
11 22-06-2019 Key Largo, FL The Benwood Wreck (SS Benwood)  
12 29-09-2018 Puget Sound, Washington, USA Sunnyside Beach Park  
13 17-06-2018 Unguja, Tanzania Paje  
14 05-05-2018 Egypt Port Ghalib House Reef  
15 01-04-2018 Mana Island, Fiji Lagoon  
16 22-03-2018 Mahé, Seychellen Lone Tree Arch  
17 27-02-2018 Ko Racha Yai, Rawai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket, Thailand The Harruby Liveaboard  
18 27-02-2018 Ko Racha Noi, Rawai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket, Thailand N/A  
19 17-02-2018 Taganga, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Kolumbien Punta Betin  
20 10-02-2018 Penida Island, Nusapenida, Klungkung Regency, Bali, Indonesia Batman Island  
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