Species
Yellowfin Surgeonfish
Acanthurus xanthopterus
Also known as Yellowmask Surgeonfish · Ring-Tailed Surgeonfish · Yellow-Mask Surgeon · Yellow-Masked Surgeon
Tier 5medium tackleNSWWANT
0 waypoints28–49 cm (max 70 cm) typical
Overview: about yellowfin surgeonfish
Medium-sized reef fish with vibrant yellow highlights, found in inshore reefs off NSW, WA, and NT. Target with small jigs, soft plastics, or fly in 5-30m over coral and rocky structure. Not typically targeted for food, but can be a fun catch on light tackle.
Biology: Yellowfin Surgeonfish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Inshore, Reef
- Typical size
- 28–49 cm (max 70 cm)
- Depth range
- 5–90 m
- Diet
- diatoms, detritus film of sand, filamentous algae, hydroids, and pieces of fish
- Global range
- Indo-Pacific
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