Monrovia Surgeonfish

Caudal peduncle spine surrounded by a bright orange-yellow spot.

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24 - 26; Analspines: 6; Analsoft rays: 24 - 26

A diurnal active species (Ref. 113699). Spawning takes place at midday (Ref. 120690). Herbivorous supplemented by small benthic invertebrates. Dwells inshore, in lagoons and river mouths , on rocky and hard substrates (Ref. 127989).

Coastal species found in the mouth of rivers and lagoons (Ref. 7345). Found on rocky and coral bottoms (Ref. 2683). Feeds on zooplankton, phytoplankton and detritus (Ref. 28587). Minimum depth reported from Ref. 27115.

fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial; price category: medium; price reliability: very questionable: based on ex-vessel price for species in this family