Species sheet
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Lined bristletooth
Ctenochaetus striatus (Quoy & Gaimard, 1825)
AnimalsSurgeonfish, nasons
Distribution map
Geographic areas (BioObs)
Reunion IslandMayotteNew CaledoniaPolynesiaRed Sea
Observation type
Scuba divingApnea / Snorkelling
Other common names
- Orange-dotted bristletoothBritish English
- Striated surgeonfishBritish English
- Striped bristle-toothBritish English
- Chirurgien striéFrench (France)
- Chirurgien noir (Polynésie française)French (France)
Other invalid scientific names
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Sources
- in : DORIS, 14/12/2018 : Ctenochaetus striatus (Quoy & Gaimard, 1825), https://doris.ffessm.fr/ref/specie/2732
How to cite this BioObs sheet?
BioObs, 18/09/2026 : Ctenochaetus striatus (Quoy & Gaimard, 1825), https://bioobs.fr/en/species-sheets/2020
Modification history
- Created by BioObs user on 18/09/2026
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