Monrovia doctorfish (Acanthurus monroviae)

Scientific name: Acanthurus monroviae Steindachner, 1876

The Monrovia doctorfish (Acanthurus monroviae) is a brackish-water fish of the family Acanthuridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 20–25°C (68–77°F). Native range: Eastern Atlantic, southern Morocco to Angola, including Cape Verde and S?o Tom?.

Monrovia doctorfish care at a glance

Temperature: 20–25°C (68–77°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24-26; Anal spines: 6; Anal soft rays: 24 - 26. Caudal peduncle spine surrounded by a bright orange-yellow spot.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Acanthurus monroviae
Family: Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes, tangs, unicornfishes)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 45.0
Common length: 38.0
Depth range: 5–200 m (16–656 ft)
Environment: Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range 5 - 200 m, usually 5 - 40 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Eastern Atlantic: southern Morocco to Angola, including Cape Verde and S?o Tom?.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)