Fish
Yellowtail surgeonfish
Prionurus laticlaviusConservation statusLeast Concern
DietAlgae
LifespanNot precisely known
Size and weightAbout 30-50 cm
A gray fish with a bright yellow tail. It swims in large schools.
Yellow tail
What makes it specialAt the base of the tail it has plates as sharp as a knife. That is why it is called "surgeon".
Surprising factThe large schools eat the algae on the rocks together.
PopulationVery common in the Galápagos.
Shallow rocks while snorkeling