Fish Sound Library

Acanthurus tractus

Family: Acanthuridae

Distribution: Caribbean

We have recorded sounds for this species associated with inter- and intraspecific agonistic interactions.

Subtle and low frequency sounds may require headphones to hear.

The Smithsonian species pages have additional information on this species (habitat, range, phases, etc.).

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Agonistic interaction with a conspecific

Agonistic interaction with Acanthurus coeruleus