Ctenochaetus strigosus (Bennett, 1828)

Spotted surgeonfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Acanthuridae \| Acanthurinae
Synonyms	Acanthurus strigosus, ... more
Common names	Goldring bristletooth, Yellow-eyed surgeonfish, Spotted bristletooth surgeonfish, ... more

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Main reference

Randall, J.E and K.D. Clements. 2001. (Ref. 42056)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 14.6 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 42056)

Length at first maturity

L_m 14.5 range ? - ? cm

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 113 m (Ref. 42056)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 21°C - 27°C (Ref. 27115); 30°N - 30°S

Eastern Central Pacific: endemic to the Hawaiian Islands and Johnston Island. Western Central Pacific: Australia (Ref. 2334).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25 - 28; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 22 - 25. C. strigosus differs from C. striatus by having a more truncate tail and a pale yellowish ring around the eye (Ref. 37816). Yellow on edge of orbit broad and conspicuous (pale in preservative), especially posteriorly. Small spots on head blue, not extending onto anterior body or chest. Posterior gill rakers 30-36 (Ref 42056).

Benthopelagic over coral, rock, and rubble (Ref. 58302). Solitary. Mainly diurnal (Ref. 4887). Feeds on detritus by whisking its comb-like teeth over the bottom as it closes its mouth (Ref. 3921).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 84930)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Reports of ciguatera poisoning (Ref. 30298)

Human uses
Aquarium: commercial


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