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Bristletooth (Ctenochaetus tominiensis)
FishverifiedLeast Concern

Ctenochaetus tominiensis

Randall, 1955

Bristletooth

Also known as: Orange-Tip Bristletooth, Orange-Tipped Bristletooth, Tomini Bristletooth, Tomini Surgeonfish, Yellow-Tip Bristletooth

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About
Habitat

Reef-associated

Depth

0–45 m

Max size

16 cm

Taxonomy
Class

Teleostei

Order

Acanthuriformes

Family

Acanthuridae

Where to find it
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