Lined surgeonfish
A species of Surgeonfish, Also known as Blue-lined surgeonfish, Striped surgeonfish, Spoted box crab Scientific name : Acanthurus lineatus Genus : Surgeonfish
Lined surgeonfish, A species of Surgeonfish
Also known as:
Blue-lined surgeonfish, Striped surgeonfish, Spoted box crab
Botanical name: Acanthurus lineatus
Genus: Surgeonfish
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Description
This species reaches about 38 centimeters in length. Much of the body has black-edged blue and yellow stripes, and the top of the head is striped with yellow. The belly is grayish. The pectoral fins have darkened rays and the pelvic fins are yellow-brown with black margins. Individuals from around the Philippines vary in coloration. The sharp, forward-pointing spines on the caudal peduncle are venomous.
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Chordates Class
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Perch-like fish Family
Surgeonfishes Genus
Surgeonfish Species
Lined surgeonfish