Brown surgeonfish, physical appearance
Brown surgeonfish (Acanthurus nigrofuscus)
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Facts – Brown surgeonfish
| Also known as: | Blackspot surgeonfish, Brown surgeon, Dusky surgeonfish, Lavender tang, Spot-cheeked surgeonfish |
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| Kingdom | Animalia |
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| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Actinopterygii |
| Order | Perciformes |
| Family | Acanthuridae |
| Genus | Acanthurus (1) |
Status – Brown surgeonfish
This species has yet to be assessed by the IUCN.
Description – Brown surgeonfish
Information on the brown surgeonfish is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.
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References
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UNEP-WCMC Species Database (June, 2010)
http://www.unep-wcmc.org/
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Brown surgeonfish, physical appearance
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