Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Ocean surgeon
Size:
On average, ocean surgeon grow to be 12 inches (30.5 centimeters) in length.
Diet:
These fish are omnivores, meaning they eat both plants and animals. They feed on various algae and small invertebrates.
Range & Habitat:
Occurring in the Gulf of Mexico, eastern and western Atlantic, ocean surgeon inhabit shallow waters near rock and coral formations.
Details:
Ocean surgeonfish have oval bodies, ranging from yellow to pale green-gray, with dark blue fins and bands of orange and green. With small mouths, they scrape algae off rocks and coral, helping prevent overgrowth and maintain healthy coral reefs.