Species Data
Common Name
Razor surgeonfish
Scientific Name
Prionurus laticlavius
Spanish Name
Cirujano barbero
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Endemic/Native/Introduced
Native
Size
50-60 cm length
Average Lifespan
Unknown
Predators
Galapagos shark
Food
Herbivore (Algae attached to corals or rocks)
Animal Class
Fish
Species Overview
The razor surgeonfish is found in the Eastern Pacific, mainly from Costa Rica to Ecuador including around the Galapagos. They form large schools to feed on algae attached to coral or rocks in the shallow waters around reefs. Although classified as least concern, this species could be at risk from habitat loss and degradation of the coral reefs they inhabit.
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