OR

Image Bank - Fishes

Velvet Surgeonfish

Reference

IB2943

Category

Fishes

Family Name

Surgeonfishes - ACANTHURIDAE

Common Name

Velvet Surgeonfish

Scientific Name

Acanthurus nigricans

Artist Name

Roger Swainston

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

Similar Images