Tropical Reefs

Elongate Surgeonfish

Acanthurus mata

Location: Rangiroa, French Polynesia

Scientific Name: Acanthurus mata

Also known as: Yellowmask Surgeonfish

Category: Surgeonfishes

Size: Up to 19 in. (50 cm)

Depth: 15-75 ft. (5-23 m)

Distribution: Indo-Pacific, Red Sea, Great Barrier Reef, French Polynesia