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Acanthurus xanthopterus Valenciennes, 1835

Yellowfin surgeonfish
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> Acanthuriformes (Surgeonfishes) > Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes, tangs, unicornfishes) > Acanthurinae
Etymology: Acanthurus: Greek, akantha = thorn + Greek, oura = tail (Ref. 45335)xanthopterus: Name from Greek 'xanthos' for yellow and 'ptero' for fin; referring to the yellow color of the outer part of the pectoral fin (Ref. 37792).
More on author: Valenciennes.

Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range বাস্তুসংস্থান

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