Kingdom Animalia Order Perciformes Genus Acanthurus Higher classification Acanthurus | Phylum Chordata Family Acanthuridae Scientific name Acanthurus japonicus Rank Species | |
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Similar Acanthurus, Acanthuridae, Whitecheek surgeonfish, Acanthurus leucosternon, Acanthurus lineatus | ||
Acanthurus japonicus
Acanthurus japonicus is a Tang from the Indo-West Pacific. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. It grows to a size of 21 cm in length. It is also known as Japan Surgeonfish, White-faced Surgeonfish, Gold rim tang, Powder brown tang and White-nose Surgeonfish.
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It is easily found in the shallow water reef area of Green Island, a famous diving site located 33 km (21 miles) away from the southeast coast of Taiwan.
Acanthurus japonicus powder brown tang
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