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Orange-Socket Surgeonfish (Acanthurus auranticavus)
FishverifiedLeast Concern

Acanthurus auranticavus

Randall, 1956

Orange-Socket Surgeonfish

Also known as: Ring-Tail Surgeon, Ring-Tail Surgeonfish

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About

Habitat

Reef-associated

Depth

1–20 m

Max size

45 cm

Lifespan

30 yrs

Taxonomy

Class

Teleostei

Order

Acanthuriformes

Family

Acanthuridae

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Palette Surgeonfish (Paracanthurus hepatus)

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Yellow Tang (Zebrasoma flavescens)

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Gendarme Fish (Acanthurus olivaceus)

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Achilles Tang (Acanthurus achilles)

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