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Inhabits shallow bottoms with coral or rocky formations (Ref. 13628). Usually occurs in groups of five or more individuals. Mainly diurnal species. Feeds on algae. The spine on both sides of the caudal peduncle may inflict painful wounds (Ref. 5217). Marketed fresh. Minimum depth reported from Ref. 27115.

Sources and Credits

1. (c) Stanislav Krejčík, some rights reserved (CC BY), https://www.biolib.cz/IMG/GAL/77680.jpg
2. (c) John E. Randall, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), http://d1iraxgbwuhpbw.cloudfront.net/images/species/acbah_u0.jpg
3. (c) Kyle Jones, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Kyle Jones
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5. (c) FishBase, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), http://eol.org/data_objects/20847103

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• iNat taxon page
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• World Register of Marine Species

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