Introduction
Acanthurus leucocheilus is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Type
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Average size40 cm
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Maximum size45 cm
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ShapeOvoid
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Type
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Average size40 cm
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Maximum size45 cm
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ShapeOvoid
How to recognize This fish ?
Acanthurus leucocheilus measures between 40 and 45 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly jaune and gris body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietalgae-eating
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Sociabilityliving in a group or alone
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
Acanthurus leucocheilus is a fish living in a group or alone naturally found near the bottom. This species is algae-eating .
Although slightly territorial, Acanthurus leucocheilus 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 leucocheilus 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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Temperature23 - 27 °C
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Depth0 - 40 m
Biotope presentation
Acanthurus leucocheilus is most often found at a depth between 0m and 40m. 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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