DEDICATION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

ZOOGEOGRAPHY

ECOLOGY

BIOLOGY AND BEHAVIOR

VALUE OF FISH RESOURCES

CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT

DANGEROUS MARINE FISHES

HOW TO USE THIS BOOK

BIBLIOGRAPHY

SPECIES INDEX

CHAMORRO NAMES

ACANTHURIDAE (SURGEONFISHES)

Acanthurus lineatus (Linneaus)
(Clown Surgeonfish, Blueline Surgeonfish; Hiyuk)
SL: to 20 cm (photo: 16 cm SL, Gabgab Beach, 1 m)

This is one of the most abundant surgeonfishes of shallow, exposed reefs from the outer reef flat to a depth of 6 m along the seaward reef.  It is usually found in small groups, consisting of a large territorial male and numerous females.  It browses on filamentous algae.  Small individuals are popular aquarium exports but require a large tank with clear, well-oxygenated water.

INDO-PACIFIC: E. Africa to Mangareva and the Marquesas, n. to s. Japan, s. to, New Caledonia; collected once in Hawaii, where it undoubtedly drifted during its larval stage.