Record (Lizard Island Field Guide)

Record details

Pale Surgeonfish (species: Acanthurus mata)
Observed by Anne Hoggett
Fri, 4 Apr 2003 15:27:09

Location details

  • Yonge Reef, Queensland.

  • Exact location uncertain, probably southern end in channel.

  • Marine specimens found at a depth between 10 m and 15 metres.

Details about the specimens

  • 15 specimens. (accurate to within 10)
  • specimens alive when found.
  • specimens alive at end of the observation process.
  • specimens left in natural environment.
  • The record does not indicate whether reproduction was occurring.

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