Longnose surgeonfish (Zebrasoma rostratum)

Scientific name: Zebrasoma rostratum G?nther, 1875

The Longnose surgeonfish (Zebrasoma rostratum) is a marine fish of the family Acanthuridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–28°C (73–82°F). Native range: Eastern Central Pacific, Line, Marquesan, Society, and Tuamoto islands to Pitcairn Group (Ducie Islands).

Longnose surgeonfish care at a glance

Temperature: 23–28°C (73–82°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 4 - 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 23-28; Anal soft rays: 19 - 24. Colour dark brown to nearly black (in life with faint irregular longitudinal bluish lines following scale rows). Snout protruding. Body depth 1.9 to 2.1 times in SL. Lower teeth with 5 denticulations, the central one twice as large as adjacent ones (Ref 9808).

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Species facts

Scientific name: Zebrasoma rostratum
Family: Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes, tangs, unicornfishes)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 21.0
Environment: Marine; reef-associated, usually 8 - 35 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Eastern Central Pacific: Line, Marquesan, Society, and Tuamoto islands to Pitcairn Group (Ducie 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.)