Whitecheek surgeonfish
A species of Surgeonfish, Also known as Yellow-spotted surgeonfish, Velvet surgeonfish, Whiteface surgeonfish Scientific name : Acanthurus nigricans Genus : Surgeonfish
Whitecheek surgeonfish, A species of Surgeonfish
Also known as:
Yellow-spotted surgeonfish, Velvet surgeonfish, Whiteface surgeonfish
Botanical name: Acanthurus nigricans
Genus: Surgeonfish
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A reef-dweller occasionally collected for aquariums, whitecheek surgeonfish (Acanthurus nigricans) is a species of tang that forms lifelong mating partnerships, remaining monogamous for periods of several years or longer. This fish is socially flexible and may be found solitary or among others of its kind.
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Whitecheek surgeonfish 
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