Heniochus acuminatus (Linnaeus 1758)

Description: Snout length 2.7-3.3 in HL; body depth 1.2-1.5 in SL (Ref. 90102).

Uronema infection. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)

Cauliflower Disease. Viral diseases

Coral fish Disease. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)

Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205).

Dorsal spines (total): 11 - 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22 - 27; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 17 - 19

Occur inshore (Ref. 75154). Inhabit rocky and coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific (Ref. 9137). Inhabit deep, protected lagoons and channels, and the deeper parts of outer reef slopes. Juveniles are often solitary while adults occur in pairs (Ref. 1602, 48636). Plantivorous species that generally remain within a few meters of the reef. Juveniles may sometimes pick on parasites on the epidermis of other fish (Ref. 5503). Encountered singly, in pairs, or small groups, and usually swim close to the bottom (Ref. 54301).

Inhabit deep, protected lagoons and channels, and the deeper parts of outer reef slopes. Juveniles are often solitary while adults occur in pairs (Ref. 1602, 48636). A planktivorous species that generally remains within a few meters of the reef. Juveniles may sometimes pick on parasites on the epidermis of other fish (Ref. 5503). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205).

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