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FishverifiedLeast Concern
Zebrasoma velifer
(Bloch, 1795)
Sailfin Surgeonfish
Also known as: Sailfin Tang, Pacific Sailfin Tang
Verified againstWoRMS
Habitat
Reef-associated
Depth
0–45 m
Max size
40 cm
Diet
Browsing on substrate
Lifespan
27 yrs
Class
Teleostei
Order
Acanthuriformes
Family
Acanthuridae
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