Difference between revisions of "Prionurus punctatus"
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− | + | == Origin == | |
− | + | : From central California to El Salvador | |
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− | + | == Sexing == | |
− | + | : No sexual dimorphism; inspect the underside | |
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− | + | == Tank compatibility == | |
+ | : Peaceful | ||
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+ | == Diet == | ||
+ | : herbivorous eats from benthic microalgae to benthic macroalgae | ||
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+ | == Feeding regime == | ||
+ | : Daily | ||
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+ | == Environment specifics == | ||
+ | : A reef tank is ideal; found from subtropical to tropical waters | ||
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+ | == Behaviour == | ||
+ | : Peaceful | ||
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+ | == Identification == | ||
+ | : Covered in small black spots with three big spots on the caudal peduncle; similar to the [[Razor Surgeonfish]], which is not as spotted | ||
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Revision as of 03:48, 13 December 2017
Prionurus punctatus
265 Litres (70 US G.)
53.3-58.4cm (21-23 ")
8.1 - 8.4
18.3-25.6°C (65 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
15-20 years
Family
Acanthuridae
Contents
Additional names
- Yellowtail Surgeon
Origin
- From central California to El Salvador
Sexing
- No sexual dimorphism; inspect the underside
Tank compatibility
- Peaceful
Diet
- herbivorous eats from benthic microalgae to benthic macroalgae
Feeding regime
- Daily
Environment specifics
- A reef tank is ideal; found from subtropical to tropical waters
Behaviour
- Peaceful
Identification
- Covered in small black spots with three big spots on the caudal peduncle; similar to the Razor Surgeonfish, which is not as spotted