Tomini surgeonfish (Ctenochaetus tominiensis)

Scientific name: Ctenochaetus tominiensis Randall, 1955

The Tomini surgeonfish (Ctenochaetus tominiensis) is a marine fish of the family Acanthuridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–27°C (75–81°F).

Tomini surgeonfish care at a glance

Temperature: 24–27°C (75–81°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24-25; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 22 - 23. Margins of lips papillate. Only species of Ctenochaetus with angular dorsal and anal fins. Caudal fin of juveniles forked, of adults lunate. Gill rakers on anterior row 20-21, on posterior row 20. Outer soft portion of dorsal and anal fins orange (pale in preservative). Caudal fin white. Edge of lips crenulate. Upper teeth with 2 or 3 denticulations (not including tip). Anterior gill rakers 19-23 (Ref 42056).

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Species facts

Scientific name: Ctenochaetus tominiensis
Family: Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes, tangs, unicornfishes)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 16.0
Depth range: 3–45 m (10–148 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 45 m, usually 3 - 25 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Central Pacific: Indonesia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, northern Great Barrier Reef, Solomon Islands, Palau, Vanuatu and Fiji. Recently recorded from Tonga.
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.)