Whitebar surgeonfish (Acanthurus leucopareius)

Scientific name: Acanthurus leucopareius Jenkins, 1903

The Whitebar surgeonfish (Acanthurus leucopareius) is a marine fish of the family Acanthuridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F).

Whitebar surgeonfish care at a glance

Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25-27; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 23 - 25. A whitish bar broadly bordered by dark brown from origin of dorsal fin across operculum. Caudal fin without a white posterior margin. Caudal concavity 10.5 to 12 times in SL. Body depth 1.7 to 1.8 times in SL (Ref 9808).

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Species facts

Scientific name: Acanthurus leucopareius
Family: Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes, tangs, unicornfishes)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 24.0
Common length: 25.0
Depth range: 1–85 m (3–279 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 85 m, usually 1 - 85 m
Climate: Subtropical
Distribution: Western Central Pacific: primarily anti-equatorial; Mariana Islands, southern Japan, Marcus Islands, and the Hawaiian Islands in the north and New Caledonia, Rapa (Austral Islands), and Tuamoto Islands, Pitcairn group, and Easter Island in the south.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)