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| − | + | == Origin == | |
| − | + | : From south-west Gulf of California to Ecuador, including the Galapagos Islands | |
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| − | + | == Sexing == | |
| − | + | No sexual dimorphism; examine underside | |
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| − | + | == Tank compatibility == | |
| + | : Peaceful, although aggressive to similar species if space is limited. If threatened, they may attack you with the "saw" on their caudal peduncle, so be careful not to spook them. | ||
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| + | == Diet == | ||
| + | : An herbivore that eats both macroalgae and microalgae, but may also be supplemented with meaty foods. | ||
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| + | == Feeding regime == | ||
| + | : Daily, at least 2 times. | ||
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| + | == Environment specifics == | ||
| + | : A slightly cooler water species that enjoys plenty of rock for grazing. | ||
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| + | == Behaviour == | ||
| + | : Usually peaceful, but will fight with similar fish in limited space. It may be observed "slapping" other fish with its peduncle spine to settle territorial disputes. | ||
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| + | == Identification == | ||
| + | : Grey body with 3 spots on caudal peduncle; not as spotted as its relative, the [[ Yellowtail Surgeonfish]]. | ||
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|Category=Fish, Fish (Saltwater), Surgeonfish | |Category=Fish, Fish (Saltwater), Surgeonfish | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:59, 16 June 2020
Razor Surgeonfish
Prionurus laticlavius
1136 Litres (300 US G.)
53.3-58.4cm (21-23 ")
8.1 - 8.4
18.3-25.6°C (65 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
15-20 years
Family
Acanthuridae
Contents
Additional names
- Razor Sawtail, Yellowtail Surgeonfish
Origin[edit]
- From south-west Gulf of California to Ecuador, including the Galapagos Islands
Sexing[edit]
No sexual dimorphism; examine underside
Tank compatibility[edit]
- Peaceful, although aggressive to similar species if space is limited. If threatened, they may attack you with the "saw" on their caudal peduncle, so be careful not to spook them.
Diet[edit]
- An herbivore that eats both macroalgae and microalgae, but may also be supplemented with meaty foods.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Daily, at least 2 times.
Environment specifics[edit]
- A slightly cooler water species that enjoys plenty of rock for grazing.
Behaviour[edit]
- Usually peaceful, but will fight with similar fish in limited space. It may be observed "slapping" other fish with its peduncle spine to settle territorial disputes.
Identification[edit]
- Grey body with 3 spots on caudal peduncle; not as spotted as its relative, the Yellowtail Surgeonfish.
