Difference between revisions of "Prionurus punctatus"
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| − | + | == Origin == | |
| − | + | : From the Gulf Of California to El Salvador | |
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| − | + | == Sexing == | |
| − | + | : No sexual dimorphism; inspect the underside | |
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| − | + | == Tank compatibility == | |
| + | : Peaceful, but will be aggressive to similar species if space is limited. A specimen that feels threatened may attack your hand with the "saw" on their tail, so make sure not to spook them. | ||
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| + | == Diet == | ||
| + | : herbivorous, eats various macroalgae and microalgae, but may also be supplemented with meaty foods. | ||
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| + | == Feeding regime == | ||
| + | : Daily, at least 2 times. | ||
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| + | == Environment specifics == | ||
| + | : A grazer that may enjoy slightly cooler waters, as well as a large amount of rock for grazing. | ||
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| + | == Behaviour == | ||
| + | : Peaceful, and can be kept in groups housed in a suitably sized system. Can be observed "slapping" other fish with their peduncle spine to resolve territorial issues. | ||
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| + | == Identification == | ||
| + | : Covered in small black spots with three big spots on the caudal peduncle; similar to the [[Razor Surgeonfish]], which is not as spotted. It also looks similar to the more commonly offered [[Mustard Tang]], although it has a much longer snout than the Mustard Tang. | ||
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{{Categories | {{Categories | ||
|Category=Fish, Fish (Saltwater), Surgeonfish, Habitat Eastern Pacific - Fish, Habitat Eastern Pacific - Fish | |Category=Fish, Fish (Saltwater), Surgeonfish, Habitat Eastern Pacific - Fish, Habitat Eastern Pacific - Fish | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:30, 16 June 2020
Prionurus punctatus
681 Litres (180 US G.)
53.3-58.4cm (21-23 ")
8.1 - 8.4
18.3-25.6°C (65 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
15-20 years
Family
Acanthuridae
Contents
Additional names
- Yellowtail Surgeon
Origin[edit]
- From the Gulf Of California to El Salvador
Sexing[edit]
- No sexual dimorphism; inspect the underside
Tank compatibility[edit]
- Peaceful, but will be aggressive to similar species if space is limited. A specimen that feels threatened may attack your hand with the "saw" on their tail, so make sure not to spook them.
Diet[edit]
- herbivorous, eats various macroalgae and microalgae, but may also be supplemented with meaty foods.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Daily, at least 2 times.
Environment specifics[edit]
- A grazer that may enjoy slightly cooler waters, as well as a large amount of rock for grazing.
Behaviour[edit]
- Peaceful, and can be kept in groups housed in a suitably sized system. Can be observed "slapping" other fish with their peduncle spine to resolve territorial issues.
Identification[edit]
- Covered in small black spots with three big spots on the caudal peduncle; similar to the Razor Surgeonfish, which is not as spotted. It also looks similar to the more commonly offered Mustard Tang, although it has a much longer snout than the Mustard Tang.
