Surgeonfish

''I caught a surgeonfish! It's cobalt blue and beautiful! - City Folk''

The surgeonfish is a fish found in the ocean all day between the months of April and September. It can only be found in Animal Crossing: City Folk. It has a small shadow size, the same size as a Horse Mackerel. In the "Bugs and Fish" window in City Folk, it says, "Usually found around reefs, these will hide if startled."

Donating to the Museum
Upon donating to the Museum, Blathers will say;

"For future reference, I recommend you remember surgeonfish and coral as a set, wot wot? These bright fish have blue bodies and yellow tail fins, and they make their home in the southern seas. ...And what delightful, easygoing expressions they wear! I feel relaxed just looking at them!"

It can be found in the bottom-right tank in the aquarium, with the Clownfish and Butterflyfish, which are other types of tropical fish.

Further Information
The surgeonfish, surgeon for short, also known as the Regal fish, is a tropical fish that lives in areas such as Japan, East Africa, Samoa, New Caledonia and even the Great Barrier Reef. It makes a great partner with the Clownfish and Butterflyfish (the Clownfish also appearing in "Finding Nemo" as a main character). They change colour when spawning, from a deep blue to a pale blue. The eggs hatch within 24 hours of fertilisation, revealing small larvae with silvery abdomen. They are are unedible to humans, with a foul smelling flesh and taste, and are poisonous. They can, however, be used as a type of bait. It can easily protect itself using spines located near its tail, which extend when the fish is excited or threatened. It will slash sideways towards a predator and can cause deep wounds allowing venom to seap in, which can cause infections.