Description
Olive-brown with spots on upper half of face, grading to lines on body, and a strongly lunate tail. Lack of spots above and below tail base distinguish it from C. binotatus (Twospot Surgeonfish), C. cyanocheilus (Yelloweye Bristletooth), Acanthurus nigrofuscus (Dusky Surgeonfish) and A. nigroris (Greyhead Surgeonfish). Very common.
Information
- Max Size: 26 cm
- Sea Temperature Range: 22.4-31.2°C
- Depth: 1-35m
- Habitat: Coral Reef, Rocky Reef