Acanthurus mata (Cuvier, 1829)
Elongate surgeonfish
Species recognized by R Froese & D Pauly (eds),
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Overview
Biology
Source and Additional Information
Inhabit steep slopes, often in turbid waters, generally in the vicinity of coral reefs or rocky bottoms. Form resident spawning aggregations (Ref. 27825, 48637). Adults often seen in schools, feeding mid-water on plankton (Ref. 48637). Feed on zooplankton. Marketed fresh. Flesh is almost never poisonous (Ref. 4795).
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