The Orangetip bristletooth (Ctenochaetus tominiensis) is a saltwater fish of the family Acanthuridae that grows up to 16 cm.
Description
The Orangetip bristletooth is a bristletooth surgeonfish (Acanthuridae) from the western Pacific. The species grows to about 16 cm and has a brown, disc-shaped body with fine, mobile bristle teeth with which it brushes algal film, diatoms and detritus from reef surfaces. The brown body has orange-edged dorsal- and anal-fin tips. A sharp, scalpel-like spine sits on each side of the tail base that can inflict a cut; handle with care.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Orangetip bristletooth?
The Orangetip bristletooth has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Orangetip bristletooth live?
The Orangetip bristletooth lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Orangetip bristletooth get?
The Orangetip bristletooth grows to a maximum of about 16 cm.
Is the Orangetip bristletooth dangerous to humans?
The Orangetip bristletooth can cause injury; handle it with care.
Is the Orangetip bristletooth edible?
Yes, the Orangetip bristletooth is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Ctenochaetus
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