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Orangeband Surgeonfish

Acanthurus olivaceus

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Field Notes

Description:

Orange band ringed in blue on its shoulder with a white bar on the rear margin of the tail fin. The body can change colors mostly I saw light olive color with a darken tone on the back half.

Habitat:

Graze over sand and hard reef.

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Acanthurus olivaceus

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PublishedJuly 16, 2014

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