A common species in the Maldives, which often forms large dense schools. Readily identifiable with their spectacular colours – black face and blue body. Found in the most clear water reef habitats to about 20 m in depth. Length 20 cm.
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| Powder-blue Surgeonfish (Acanthurus
leucosternon) A common species in the Maldives, which often forms large dense schools. Readily identifiable with their spectacular colours – black face and blue body. Found in the most clear water reef habitats to about 20 m in depth. Length 20 cm. |