Description
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Reference |
IB2943 |
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Category |
Fishes |
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Family Name |
Surgeonfishes - ACANTHURIDAE |
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Common Name |
Velvet Surgeonfish |
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Scientific Name |
Acanthurus nigricans |
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Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
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Notes |
Surgeonfishes are named for the razor-sharp spines they possess on the caudal peduncle, which are used for defence.These spines are often surrounded by an area of skin in a bright, contrasting colour to advertise their presence. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |
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