Black doctorfish
Acanthurus chirurgus
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Black doctorfish (Acanthurus chirurgus) is a marine fish of the family Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes & Tangs), in the order Perciformes. Maximum recorded length is 39 cm, with a maximum published weight of 5.1 kg. Its recorded depth range is 2–25 m. Recorded habitats include neritic, coral reefs.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 39.0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 5.1 kg |
| 서식 수심 | 2-25m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, coral reefs
Taxonomy
| 목(目) | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| 과(科) | Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes & Tangs) |
| 종 | Acanthurus chirurgus |
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