Indian Goldring Bristletooth (Juvenile) (Ctenochaetus truncatus)

Also known as Bristle-toothed Surgeonfish, Doctorfish, Goldeye Tang, Goldring Surgeonfish, Kole Tang, Kole Yelloweye Tang, Lancetfish, Silverspot Tang, Slender-toothed Surgeonfish, Spotted Bristletooth, Spotted Surgeonfish, Thorntail, Thorntail Fish, Yelloweye Bristletooth, Yelloweye Kole Tang, Yelloweye Surgeonfish, Yelloweye Tang, Yellow-eyed Surgeonfish, Yellow-eyed Tang

Description

Also known as Bristle-toothed Surgeonfish, Doctorfish, Goldeye Tang, Goldring Surgeonfish, Kole Tang, Kole Yelloweye Tang, Lancetfish, Silverspot Tang, Slender-toothed Surgeonfish, Spotted Bristletooth, Spotted Surgeonfish, Thorntail, Thorntail Fish, Yelloweye Bristletooth, Yelloweye Kole Tang, Yelloweye Surgeonfish, Yelloweye Tang, Yellow-eyed Surgeonfish, Yellow-eyed Tang.

Found singly or in small schools amongst large corals over clear inner reef crests, gutters and slopes rich in algae growth.
They feed on algae.
Length - 16cm
Depth - 1-20m
Widespread Indian Ocean

Surgeonfish have a blade like spine in the tail that points outwards when bent, unicorns have two hook-like plates along the tail, these are used for defence and are as sharp as a surgeons scalpel, hence the name "Surgeonfish".
Some species are venomous. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/59487

Related creatures

Heads up! Many creatures change during their life. Juvenile fish become adults and some change shape or their colour. Some species change sex and others just get older. The following creature(s) are known relatives of the Indian Goldring Bristletooth (Juvenile). Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!

Indian Goldring Bristletooth

Indian Goldring Bristletooth

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