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Bluelined Surgeonfish

( Acanthurus lineatus )
Description

Other names

Striped Surgeonfish, Blue-lined Surgeonfish, Lined Surgeon, Lined Surgeonfish, Striped Tang, Zebra Surgeonfish

How to Catch
Distribution
Eating
Fast Facts
  • CAUTION: Venomous spines
  • Is a member of the family Acanthuridae (surgeonfishes, tangs, and unicornfishes)
  • Can grow to 38cm in length
  • Found in Australia’s warmer waters from NSW to WA
  • Frequents coral reef environments
  • Usually in schools but infrequently solitary