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 |