Scientific name Acanthurus Phylum Chordata Order Perciformes | Rank Genus | |
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Lower classifications Acanthurus leucosternon, Acanthurus lineatus, Sohal surgeonfish, Acanthurus achilles, Acanthurus coeruleus |
Achilles tang care acanthurus achilles
Acanthurus is a genus of fish in the family Acanthuridae found in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Ocean. They are found in tropical oceans, especially near coral reefs, with most species in the Indo-Pacific but a few are found in the Atlantic Ocean. As other members of the family, they have a pair of spines, one on either side of the base of the tail which are dangerously sharp.
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Blue tang surgeonfish acanthurus coeruleus
Species
There are currently 40 recognized species in this genus:


References
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