Bloch's Surgeonfish (Acanthurus blochii)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Acanthurus blochii
- Common name
- Bloch's Surgeonfish
- Category
- Fish
- Family
- Acanthuridae
- Genus
- Acanthurus
- Size
- 35–48 cm
- Depth
- 8–60 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- coral-reef
- Behaviours
- benthic, schooling
- Ocean zones
- Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea
Description
Acanthurus blochii reaches 48 cm. Light gray surgeonfish with strongly contrasting black head. Important schools. Habitat: deep fringing reefs, 8-60 m depth. Passive herbivore. Less observable than other Acanthurus but regular in deep diving. Indo-Pacific tropical reefs. LC (IUCN).
Photo of Bloch's Surgeonfish
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Bloch's Surgeonfish?
- Bloch's Surgeonfish (Acanthurus blochii) reaches 35–48 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Bloch's Surgeonfish?
- Bloch's Surgeonfish is found between 8–60 m deep.
- Is the Bloch's Surgeonfish dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Bloch's Surgeonfish?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Bloch's Surgeonfish?
- Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.
Other species in the genus Acanthurus
- Acanthurus chirurgus - Doctorfish
- Acanthurus tractus - Atlantic blue tang
- Acanthurus pyroferus - Mimic Surgeonfish
- Acanthurus lineatus - Striped Surgeonfish
- Acanthurus sohal - Sohal surgeonfish
- Acanthurus leucosternon - Powder Blue Surgeonfish
Other species in the family Acanthuridae
- Prionurus punctatus - Yellowtail surgeonfish
- Naso lituratus - Orangespine unicornfish
- Naso vlamingii - Vlaming's unicornfish
- Prionurus laticlavius - Blackstriped Surgeon
- Zebrasoma xanthurum - Yellowtail tang
- Zebrasoma desjardinii - Sailfin tang
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 219639)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5209203)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia