Powder-blue Surgeonfish [Acanthurus leucosternon]
Description
Powder-blue Surgeonfish display a soft, powdery blue body that stands out against the reef, often with a pale face and contrasting markings. Divers may encounter them grazing along coral edges and rocky areas, picking at algae with quick, purposeful movements.
Where To See Powder-blue 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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