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Ocean Surgeonfish

Acanthurus bahianus

Photo by Max Gallagher
Published on Project Noah
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22.6452, -79.0874

Field Notes

Description:

Distinguished from the Doctorsfish (Acanthurus chirurgus) by the absence of vertical striations.

This fish was around 20cm in length.

Notes:

See Doctorsfish
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/978796002

Reference Links:

Adventures of BruteForce: Diving and Snorkeling: Florida Keys

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PublishedOctober 30, 2014

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