Family: |
Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes, tangs, unicornfishes), subfamily: Acanthurinae |
Max. size: |
12.8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 80 m |
Distribution: |
South and Central Atlantic: coast of Brazil, from Parcel Manuel Luiz to Santa Catarina, including the oceanic Islands of Fernando de Noronha, Atol das Rocas, Trindade, Ascension I. and St. Helena I. (Ref. 87362). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
A diurnal species. Maximum depth from Ref. 126840. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 May 2010 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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