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Ringtail Surgeonfish (Acanthurus blochii)
FishverifiedLeast Concern

Acanthurus blochii

Valenciennes, 1835

Ringtail Surgeonfish

Also known as: Blue-Banded Pualu, Dark Surgeon, Dark Surgeonfish, Tailring Surgeonfish, Whitetail Lancet, Tailring Surgeon, Whitetail Surgeonfish

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About

Habitat

Reef-associated

Depth

2–15 m

Max size

45 cm

Diet

Grazing on aquatic plants

Lifespan

35 yrs

Taxonomy

Class

Teleostei

Order

Acanthuriformes

Family

Acanthuridae

Where to find it

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