Acanthurus japonicus (Schmidt 1931)

A broad white band extending from lower edge of eye to upper lip. A bright orange band in outer part of soft portion of dorsal fin. Caudal peduncle yellow, shading to black a short distance anteriorly. Base of pectoral fins yellow (Ref 9808).Description: Characterized further by having caudal spine length 2.5-3.0 in head length; greatest depth of body 2.0-2.2 in SL (Ref. 90102).

White spot Disease. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 28 - 31; Analsoft rays: 26 - 29

In clear lagoon and seaward reefs, usually in shallow exposed areas. Found in small to large aggregations (Ref. 48637). Sometimes solitary (Ref. 90102).

aquarium: commercial