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Prionurus punctatus Gill, 1862 Yellowtail surgeonfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes, tangs, unicornfishes), subfamily: Prionurinae | |||
| Max. size: | 60 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 35 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California to El Salvador, including the Revillagigedo Islands. | |||
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| Biology: | Found on shallow reefs, in schools (Ref. 9267). Feeds on algae in rocky areas (Ref. 9267). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 May 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||