Marine Life

Spotted surgeonfish

Thijjehi kaalhu

Ctenochaetus strigosus

Ctenochaetus strigosus is very similar to C. striatus, as seen on the previous page; however, they can be easily distinguished in the field based on their tail shape, as well as their colour and caudal fin shape, which varies depending on the locality.

Details

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size: Max. 18.5 cm
color: Dark brown with pale blue dots on head and body, the dots sometimes join to form irregular lines; eye rimmed with yellow. Juveniles bright yellow.
order: Perciformes
family: Acanthuridae
image url: https://assets.explore.mv/fishes/ctenochaetus-strigosus.png
habitat and biology: This species is commonly seen in coral reefs, occurring down to depths of 50 meters. It is often found in large groups.
distinctive characters: This fish has a dorsal fin with 8 spines and 25-27 rays, an anal fin with 3 spines and 22-25 rays, 15-16 pectoral rays, a body depth of 1.7-2.0 in standard length, movable teeth, and a slightly emarginate caudal fin.