Tropical Reefs

Dark Surgeonfish

Acanthurus nubilus

Location: Rangiroa, French Polynesia

Scientific Name: Acanthurus nubilus

Also known as: Dropoff Surgeonfish, Bluelined Surgeonfish

Category: Surgeonfishes

Size: Up to 10 in. (25 cm)

Depth: 50-250 ft. (15-75 m)

Distribution: Indo-West Pacific, French Polynesia