Surgeonfish
An Ornately Colorful Reef Fish
The beautiful and abundant surgeonfish encompasses about 75 species of reef-dwellers, commonly called tangs, unicornfish, and doctorfish. These tropical marine fish are members of the ancient Acanthuridae family and derive their name from sharp spines on both sides of their tail base, which resemble a surgeon’s scalpel. You can easily recognize these brightly colored marine fish by their relatively small mouths, oblong-shaped bodies, extended dorsal fins, and unique, intricate markings.
You will find surgeonfish swimming around coral reefs in tropical seas all over the world. The ornate markings that make them a favorite sighting amongst divers is also why they are one of the most popular aquarium fish. Surgeonfish are usually fairly small with a maximum length of 15-40 cm (6-15.5 in); however, some species can grow larger. To see where you can go diving with surgeonfish, explore the dive site map below.
Popular dive sites
Gasoline Station
5 Logged dives • 6 Sightings This Dive site located on the mainland just out of Manado Bay, just off the southern tip of Sulawesi sea. This is a great site for finding interesting bottom dwellers.Indonesia
R.M.S. Maitai
8 Logged dives • 9 Sightings The 1892 built, 3400 tons steamship R.M.S. Maitai struck the reef outside Avarua Harbour on Christmas Day 1916. After over 100 years of resting just below the surf zone, the wreck is now part of the reef. The wreckage is scattered over a large area. Depth 10 metresCook Islands
อ่าวบอน : Ao Bon
47 Logged dives • 33 Sightings Ao Bon, Surin Tai Island Not far from Ao Chong Khat and the Surin Islands National Park Office Near the Morgan Village It is another beautiful snorkeling site in the Surin Islands National Park.Thailand
อ่าวจาก : Ao Chak
44 Logged dives • 27 Sightings Ao Chak, Surin Islands National Park Located on the east side of Surin Nuea Island. It is 10 kilometers from the Surin Islands National Park office.Thailand
