The palette surgeonfish became famous worldwide thanks to the character Dory from the animated films *Finding Nemo* and *Finding Dory*.
LC
Red List
Least Concern
Taxonomy
Acanthuridae, genus Paracanthurus (1 species)
Habitat
outermost reefs with strong currents at depths of 2 to 40 metres; shelter in crevices and behind coral colonies
Behaviour and ecology
in pairs or in small groups of up to 12 animals
Diet
plankton and algae; juveniles feed on plankton only
Taxonomy
Acanthuridae, genus Paracanthurus (1 species)
Habitat
outermost reefs with strong currents at depths of 2 to 40 metres; shelter in crevices and behind coral colonies
Behaviour and ecology
in pairs or in small groups of up to 12 animals
Diet
plankton and algae; juveniles feed on plankton only