Orange-mouth Surgeonfish (Acanthurus auranticavus)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Acanthurus auranticavus
- Common name
- Orange-mouth Surgeonfish
- Category
- Fish
- Family
- Acanthuridae
- Genus
- Acanthurus
- Size
- 30–40 cm
- Depth
- 10–60 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- coral-reef
- Behaviours
- benthic, solitary, territorial
- Ocean zones
- Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea
Description
Acanthurus auranticavus reaches 40 cm. Gray surgeonfish with bright contrasting orange mouth. Solitary, territorial species. Frequents deeper reef zones. Discreet herbivore. Indo-Pacific tropical coral reefs, 10-60 m depth. Less common observation. LC (IUCN).
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Orange-mouth Surgeonfish?
- Orange-mouth Surgeonfish (Acanthurus auranticavus) reaches 30–40 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Orange-mouth Surgeonfish?
- Orange-mouth Surgeonfish is found between 10–60 m deep.
- Is the Orange-mouth Surgeonfish dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Orange-mouth Surgeonfish?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Orange-mouth Surgeonfish?
- Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.
Other species in the genus Acanthurus
Other species in the family Acanthuridae
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