Saltwater
Sohal Surgeonfish
Acanthurus sohal
Hebrew name: כירורג ים סוף
- Peak season
- Year-round
- Length range
- 20–40 cm
- Weight range
- 0.5–2.5 kg
- Typical depth
- 0–10 m
Habitat
Wave-exposed reef tops in the Red Sea and Persian Gulf. Endemic to the region. Highly territorial reef-dweller.
Behavior
Aggressive territorial grazer. Razor-sharp blade at the base of the tail can cut deeply — handle only with gloves.
Best techniques
- Light bottom rig with shrimp
- Small hooks with cut squid
- Drop-shot over reef edge
- Fly fishing with small shrimp patterns
