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Prionurus punctatus
265 Litres (70 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
- Yellowtail Surgeon
Origin
- From central California to El Salvador
Sexing
- No sexual dimorphism; inspect the underside
Tank compatibility
- Peaceful
Diet
- herbivorous eats from benthic microalgae to benthic macroalgae
Feeding regime
- Daily
Environment Specifics
- A reef tank is ideal; found from subtropical to tropical waters
Behaviour
- Peaceful
Identification
- Covered in small black spots with three big spots on the caudal peduncle; similar to the Razor Surgeonfish, which is not as spotted
