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Doctorfish
Acanthurus chirurgus
22.6452, -79.0874
Field Notes
Description:
The fish is curious about snorkelers but does not linger around. It was the third or fourth most common fish at this snorkel location.
Looks for the stripes for rapid I.D. when snorkeling
Notes:
"DISTINCTIVE FEATURES: 1. Always have body bars (10-12), although they may be quite faint.
DESCRIPTION:
Can change from bluish gray to dark brown, and pale or darken dramatically. Several markings radiate from eye. Blue or white edging on dorsal, anal and tail fins. May have pale band on base of tail."- reef.org
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