Description:

Dorsal spines: 8; Dorsal rays: 27-31; Anal spines: 3; Anal rays: 24-28.

Adults dark brown to orangish-brown, with numerous longitudinal pale blue or pale yellow lines that extend into basal portions of dorsal and anal fins. Orange spots on 
nape and around eyes. Upper central portion of pectoral fin yellowish.  Caudal fin lunate and dark brown with paler anterior portion. Peduncle spine socket highlighted 
in colour of longitudinal lines. Juveniles and sub-adults with a small black spot at rear base of dorsal fin.
 

Maturity: Lm unknown. Range unknown. Max Length: 26cm TL
 

Inhabits reef flats, lagoon and seaward reefs (1-35m depth, usually 6-30m). Feeds on detrital material, algae and small crustaceans. May form large grazing aggregations.  
 

This species is not protected or subject to fishery regulations. It is caught in the fish trap fishery.

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Randall, J.E. (2001). Surgeonfishes of Hawaii and the World. ISBN: 1-56647-561-9

Nevill, J.E.G. (2019). Ctenochaetus striatus, Striated surgeonfish. Seychelles Seatizens. www.seatizens.sc. https://seatizens.sc/species/ctenochaetus-striatus-quoy-gaimard-1825/  (edited 15/06/22).