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Monrovia Surgeonfish (Acanthurus monroviae)
FishverifiedLeast Concern

Acanthurus monroviae

Steindachner, 1876

Monrovia Surgeonfish

Also known as: Monrovia Doctorfish

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About

Habitat

Demersal

Depth

5–200 m

Max size

45 cm

Diet

Grazing on aquatic plants

Taxonomy

Class

Teleostei

Order

Acanthuriformes

Family

Acanthuridae

Where to find it

occasional

Senegal

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Image: © Francesco Cecere (CC0) · iNaturalist (CC0) · source