Record (Lizard Island Field Guide)

Record details

Night Surgeonfish (species: Acanthurus thompsoni)
Observed by Anne Hoggett
Sun, 4 Feb 2018 12:00:00

Location details

  • Yonge Reef, Queensland

  • Drift from outside point near southern end "Lance's Wall of Fish" into channel for about 1.5 km

  • Marine specimens found at a depth between 6 m and 21 metres.

Details about the specimens

  • 10 specimens. (accurate to within 5)
  • 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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