Lined Surgeonfish [Acanthurus lineatus]
Description
Lined Surgeonfish are sleek, brightly patterned fish that cruise close to reef edges and seagrass beds. Divers often notice their bold striping and the distinctive “scalpel” on their tail as they pause to graze on algae. They’re usually calm and curious, making for great close-up viewing when they swim into your path.
Where To See Lined Surgeonfish
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Teleosts (Bony Fishes)
Teleostei
|
| Order |
Surgeonfish & Tang-like fish
Acanthuriformes
|
| Family |
Surgeonfishes
Acanthuridae
|
| Genus |
Acanthurus
Acanthurus
|
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