Surgeonfish Cuts

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Medical Author:

Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM

Medical Editor:

N Stuart Harris, MD, MFA

Medical Editor:

Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD

Medical Editor:

James Kimo Takayesu, MD

Surgeonfish Cuts Overview

Surgeonfish have bladelike spines on their sides near the tail, which can inflict deep lacerations (cuts). They are found in the Atlantic Ocean and in the tropics and subtropics of the Indo-Pacific Ocean and the Red Sea. Surgeonfish tend to ignore divers and move away when approached. Their spines may cause deep, penetrating wounds that have a high risk of infection.

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