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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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