Australian Sawtail
Prionurus Microlepidotus
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Quick Facts
Scientific namePrionurus Microlepidotus
Other namesSawtail, Sawtail Surgeonfish, Sixplate Sawtail
SizeUp to 70 cm (27.55 in)
WeightUp to 3 kg (6.6 lb)
FamilySurgeonfish / Acanthuridae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters, estuaries & bays amongst rocky areas & reefs rich with algae
