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Ringtail surgeonfish

Acanthurus blochii

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Description:

The Ringtail surgeonfish (Acanthurus blochii) is a marine reef tang in the fish family Acanthuridae. The fish grow to a maximum length of 45 cm (18 in).

Habitat:

Pacific Ocean. Hawaiian Islands

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PublishedMarch 8, 2014

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