Japan surgeonfish (Acanthurus japonicus)

Scientific name: Acanthurus japonicus Schmidt, 1931

The Japan surgeonfish (Acanthurus japonicus) is a marine fish of the family Acanthuridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F). Native range: Indo-West Pacific, Sulawesi (Indonesia) to Philippines and Ryukyu Islands.

Japan surgeonfish care at a glance

Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 28-31; Anal soft rays: 26 - 29. A broad white band extending from lower edge of eye to upper lip. A bright orange band in outer part of soft portion of dorsal fin. Caudal peduncle yellow, shading to black a short distance anteriorly. Base of pectoral fins yellow (Ref 9808).

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Species facts

Scientific name: Acanthurus japonicus
Family: Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes, tangs, unicornfishes)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 21.0
Depth range: 20 m (66 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 20 m, usually 5 - 15 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-West Pacific: Sulawesi (Indonesia) to Philippines and Ryukyu Islands.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)