Introduction
Acanthurus fowleri is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Type
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Average size35 cm
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Maximum size45 cm
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ShapeOvoid
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Type
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Average size35 cm
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Maximum size45 cm
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ShapeOvoid
How to recognize This fish ?
Acanthurus fowleri measures between 35 and 45 cm. This fish is multicolore with a predominantly jaune, bleu, orange, violet and gris body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietalgae-eating
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
Acanthurus fowleri is a fish solitary naturally found near the bottom. This species is algae-eating .
Although slightly territorial, Acanthurus fowleri is a rather peaceful animal that generally behaves in a peaceful manner with other species. It should be noted that it is sometimes less tolerant with its conspecifics. Parades or even small jousts may occur between different members of the group until a hierarchy is established.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
Acanthurus fowleri is a fish ovipare.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Origin and distribution
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature25 - 29 °C
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Depth2 - 50 m
Biotope presentation
Acanthurus fowleri is most often found at a depth between 2m and 50m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
To go further
Species of the same family
Espèces du même genre
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Participation & Validation
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