Quick Facts
Scientific Name :
acanthurus pyroferus
Max Size :
10
Color Form :
#
Diet :
Herbivore
Water Temperature :
72-78
Water Salinity :
35ppt
pH Level :
8.1-8.4
Minimum Water Tank Capacity :
300L
Population Trend :
Stable
Description
This surgeonfish is one of the few surgeonfish with a beautiful but changing coloration from juvenile to adult hood. Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27-30; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 24 - 28. Purplish black in color; an orange diffused patch at edge of gill opening, just above pectoral fin base; a broad black band from upper end of gill opening to margin of gill cover down to isthmus; caudal spine socket with a narrow black margin. Blackish lips; a trace of orange behind eye; a white line under chin extending slightly above rictus. Gill rakers on anterior row 23-26; on posterior row 25-27. Juveniles can exhibit 3 different color patterns mimicking Centropyge species. Caudal fin rounded in juveniles
Threat to Human
IUCN Red List Status
