Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Epaulette surgeon
Size:
Epaulette surgeons can grow to a maximum length of 16 inches (40 centimeters).
Diet:
These fish eat algae biofilm collected on nearby corals and rocks.
Range & Habitat:
In the Indo-west-central Pacific region, epaulette surgeons can be found in lagoons, rocky areas and coral reef habitats.
Details:
Epaulette surgeons have flat, oval bodies that are grey in color with highlights of yellow running through their eye and pectoral fins. They also have deep blue lining their spine to the base of their tail.