Acanthurus olivaceus Forster 1801

orange-spot surgeonfish, orange-blotch surgeon, orangeband surgeonfish

juvenile	transitional phase	adult
The Juvenile Orange-blotch Surgeon, Acanthurus olivaceus, is yellow. Adults are in the colour range yellowish to black, but the back part of the body is always sharply darker than the front. The bright orange blotch behind the eye is very distinctive. There is a typical surgeonfish spine near base of tail. Orange-blotch Surgeons are usually found in small groups gazing on algae on rocks. Check out a very old specimen >>>
Family = Acanthuridae - surgeonfishes	Distribution = widespread tropical Indo-Pacific	Max size = 35cms