Name : Acanthurus gahhm

Class : Actinopterygii

Order : Perciformes

Family : Acanthuridae

Description :

The species is characterised with longitudinal bands on the lateral side, one from the hind margin of the eye posteriorly, another from the groove around the caudal peduncle spine anteriorly

Size

Maximum length: 40.0 cm (TL), common length: 15-20 cm (TL)

Diet

Feed mainly on benthic algae and planktonic invertebrates.

Utilization

It is a potential species for marine aquariums

Gears

Gillnet, trawl