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Ocean Surgeonfish (Acanthurus tractus)
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Acanthurus tractus

Poey, 1860

Ocean Surgeonfish

Also known as: Brown Surgeonfish, Caribbean Ocean Surgeonfish, Five-Band Surgeonfish, Grey Doctorfish, Gulf Surgeonfish, Ocean Surgeon

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About

Habitat

Reef-associated

Depth

11–45 m

Max size

38.1 cm

Diet

Grazing on aquatic plants

Lifespan

31 yrs

Taxonomy

Class

Teleostei

Order

Acanthuriformes

Family

Acanthuridae

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