Chirurgien Noir

Feeds on blue-green algae, diatoms, and small invertebrates. May cause ciguatera poisoning.

All Biocode files are based on field identifications to the best of the researcher’s ability at the time.

All Biocode files are based on field identifications to the best of the researcher’s ability at the time.

South Pacific Ocean, Duration 12 seconds

South Pacific Ocean, Schooling, Duration 28 seconds

South Pacific Ocean, Schooling, Duration 9 seconds

Ctenochaetus striatus (Quoy & Gaimard); after Gunther.