The Bluespotted bristletooth (Ctenochaetus marginatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Acanthuridae that grows up to 27 cm.
Description
The Bluespotted bristletooth is a bristletooth surgeonfish (Acanthuridae) from the Pacific Ocean. The species grows to about 27 cm and has a dark, disc-shaped body with fine, mobile bristle teeth with which it brushes algal film, diatoms and detritus from reef surfaces. The dark body bears fine blue spots. A sharp, scalpel-like spine sits on each side of the tail base that can inflict a cut; handle with care.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bluespotted bristletooth?
The Bluespotted bristletooth has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly black.
Where does the Bluespotted bristletooth live?
The Bluespotted bristletooth lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Bluespotted bristletooth get?
The Bluespotted bristletooth grows to a maximum of about 27 cm.
Is the Bluespotted bristletooth dangerous to humans?
The Bluespotted bristletooth can cause injury; handle it with care.
Is the Bluespotted bristletooth edible?
Yes, the Bluespotted bristletooth is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Ctenochaetus
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