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Ctenochaetus truncatus Randall & Clements, 2001 Indian gold-ring bristle-tooth |
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photo by
Schneidewind, F. |
| Family: | Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes, tangs, unicornfishes), subfamily: Acanthurinae | |||
| Max. size: | 16 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 21 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indian Ocean. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25-27; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 23-25. Body with numerous very small blue to yellow spots in life. Caudal concavity at most 16.5 in SL (Ref 42056). Description: Characterized further by orange brown to dark brown body color; juvenile bright yellow in color; greatest depth of body 1.8-2.1 in SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits sheltered inner reef crests and slopes. Usually among large corals or in gutters, singly or in small groups (Ref. 48637). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 May 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||