A marine fish species belonging to the surgeonfish family, native to the tropical western Atlantic Ocean, characterized by distinctive coloration and a sharp spine near its tail.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Coral reefs, rocky coastal areas, and shallow marine environments in the Caribbean Sea and western Atlantic regions, typically at depths between 1-30 meters
Ecological Role
Important herbivorous reef fish that helps control algal growth and maintains ecosystem balance in marine habitats
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Scaley body with variable coloration, typically blue-gray with yellow or white markings
- LIMBS WINGS Powerful caudal fin with a characteristic sharp spine near tail base for defense
- HEAD SENSORY Large eyes with good peripheral vision, small terminal mouth adapted for grazing algae
- BODY STRUCTURE Compressed, oval-shaped body with a maximum length of approximately 0.35 meters, streamlined for efficient swimming
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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