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 5-6 thin brown stripes running vertically from their eyes to the base of their tail. They’re a medium sized flat fish with a pointed face and fanned tail.