Surgeon Fish

Acanthurus - Labahita

Surgeon Fish, or Labahita is one of many species of reef-dwelling fishes, most of them brightly coloured, of the family Acanthuridae. They are named "surgeonfish" because they bear erectile, scalpel-like, dangerously sharp spines on either side of the caudal peduncle. Surgeonfishes sometimes feed as solitary individuals, but they often travel and feed in schools

  • Origin & fishing method

    - From Zamboanga
    - Air-flown to Manila on the same day it's caught
    - Handline-caught

  • Flavor

    - Has a clear, light pink flesh
    - Features a strong taste, with a firm and moist flesh

  • Cooking

    - Can be served raw, grilled, steamed, baked, or sauteed