Author: (Cuvier, 1829)
FBname: Elongate surgeonfish
Comments: Adults inhabit steep slopes, often in turbid waters, generally in the vicinity of coral reefs (Ref. 58652) or rocky bottoms.  They form resident spawning aggregations (Ref. 27825, 48637).  Adults often seen in schools, feeding mid-water on plankton (Ref. 48637).  Feed on zooplankton.  Marketed fresh.  Flesh is almost never poisonous (Ref. 4795), but incidence of ciguatera poisoning was reported from Nauru I. (Ref. 125620). The retractile sharp blades of the caudal peduncle can be dangerous (https://www.monaconatureencyclopedia.com/acanthurus-mata-2/?lang=en, ver. 12/2021)