Surgeonfish CutsMedical 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 OverviewSurgeonfish 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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