Sohal surgeonfish (Acanthurus sohal)

Scientific name: Acanthurus sohal Forssk?l, 1775

The Sohal surgeonfish (Acanthurus sohal) is a marine fish of the family Acanthuridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–30°C (75–86°F). Native range: Western Indian Ocean, Red Sea to the Persian Gulf.

Sohal surgeonfish care at a glance

Temperature: 24–30°C (75–86°F)

Biology

A common species found in seaward edges of reefs exposed to surge. Aggressive and territorial. Feeds on various kinds of algae, mainly Sargassum, and fine filamentous green algae. Caught with nets.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Acanthurus sohal
Family: Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes, tangs, unicornfishes)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 40.0
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - ? m, usually 0 - 20 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea to the Persian Gulf.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)