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Orangeblotch Surgeonfish

Acanthurus olivaceus

The Orangeblotch Surgeonfish (Acanthurus olivaceus) is a tropical marine fish of the family Acanthuridae. It lives on and around reefs, between 3 and 46 m deep. It grows to 35 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.

Size: 35 cmtotal length
Depth: 3–46 m
Climate zone: Tropical

In the wild

Water type: Marine
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Coral and rocky reefs
Aquarium trade: Traded commercially

Depth

surface

3 m46 m

Conservation status

Classification

FamilyAcanthuridae
GenusAcanthurus
SpeciesAcanthurus olivaceus

Quick answers

Orangeblotch Surgeonfish size: how big does it get?: It grows to 35 cm (total length).
Orangeblotch Surgeonfish: is it endangered?: The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.