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Twospot Surgeonfish (Ctenochaetus binotatus)
FishverifiedLeast Concern

Ctenochaetus binotatus

Randall, 1955

Twospot Surgeonfish

Also known as: Bristletooth, Two-Spot Bristle-Tooth, Two-Spot Bristletooth Surgeonfish

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About

Habitat

Reef-associated

Depth

0–60 m

Max size

22 cm

Diet

Grazing on aquatic plants

Taxonomy

Class

Teleostei

Order

Acanthuriformes

Family

Acanthuridae

Where to find it

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Yellow Tang (Zebrasoma flavescens)

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Orange-Socket Surgeonfish (Acanthurus auranticavus)

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Achilles Tang (Acanthurus achilles)

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