Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Convict surgeonfish
Size:
These fish grow to 6.7 inches (17 centimeters) long on average.
Diet:
Convict surgeonfish are herbivores, which means they only eat plant matter like algae.
Range & Habitat:
In the Indo-Pacific region and eastern Pacific Ocean, convict surgeonfish can be found in coral reef colonies, tide pools and low current beaches.
Details:
Convict surgeonfish are pale yellow-white in color with a compressed body shape, which helps them maneuver through coral and rocky environments. The “convict” name comes from their bold stripe pattern, but in addition to camouflage, these fish also have a sharp spine on each side of their tail, which they use as a defense mechanism against predators.