Bluelined Surgeonfish (species: Acanthurus nigroris) in Cook Islands (Gaia Guide)
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Acanthurus nigroris
Bluelined Surgeonfish


©jprime84: Bluelined Surgeonfish (Acanthurus nigroris)

©John E. Randall: Immature Bluelined Surgeonfish (Acanthurus nigroris)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Acanthuridae
Genus Acanthurus
Species Acanthurus nigroris

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 25 cm (Total Length)

Depth range

  • From 1 m to 90 m

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution: Bluelined Surgeonfish (Acanthurus nigroris)

Distribution and habitat preferences

Inhabits clear lagoon and seaward reefs; often in areas with mixed coral, pavement, rubble and sand substrates (FishBase).

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