Finelined Surgeonfish

Acanthurus grammoptilus

Acanthuridae Perciformes
Finelined Surgeonfish

Taxonomy & Basic Info

Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Acanthuridae
Species: Acanthurus grammoptilus

Key Features

Distinguishing Characteristic

White band on caudal fin base.

Distinguishing Characteristic

Bluish bands on head.

Related Species

Black-spot Surgeonfish
Black-spot Surgeonfish
Acanthurus bariene
Ringtail Surgeonfish
Ringtail Surgeonfish
Acanthurus blochii
Eyestripe Surgeonfish
Eyestripe Surgeonfish
Acanthurus dussumieri
Lined Surgeonfish
Lined Surgeonfish
Acanthurus lineatus
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Source Publication

Shoals of Sapphire

Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute | ISSN: 0972-2351