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Convict Surgeonfish (Acanthurus triostegus)
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Acanthurus triostegus

(Linnaeus, 1758)

Convict Surgeonfish

Also known as: Banded Surgeon, Convict Surgeon, Five-Banded Surgeon-Fish, Fiveband Surgeonfish, Convict Tang, Convictfish

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About
Habitat

Reef-associated

Depth

0–90 m

Max size

27 cm

Diet

Grazing on aquatic plants

Taxonomy
Class

Teleostei

Order

Acanthuriformes

Family

Acanthuridae

Where to find it
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