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Yellowfin Surgeonfish (Acanthurus xanthopterus)
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Acanthurus xanthopterus

Valenciennes, 1835

Yellowfin Surgeonfish

Also known as: Cuvier's Surgeonfish, Purple Surgeonfish, Ring-Tailed Surgeonfish, Yellow-Mask Surgeon, Yellow-Masked Surgeon, Yellowmask Surgeonfish

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About

Habitat

Reef-associated

Depth

1–100 m

Max size

70 cm

Diet

Grazing on aquatic plants

Lifespan

34 yrs

Taxonomy

Class

Teleostei

Order

Acanthuriformes

Family

Acanthuridae

Where to find it

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