DiJB· 21 Jun 2015
It's a Striped Boarfish, Evistias acutirostris - info and images on the Fishes of Australia website at http://www.fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/627
Bony fish
Pacific Sailfin Tang
Zebrasoma velifer
Also known as: Doctorfish, Eastern Sailfin Tang, Lancetfish, Pacific Sailfin Surgeonfish, Purple-lined Tang, Ringed Tang, Sailfin Surgeonfish, Sailfin Tang, Sailfish Tang, Striped Sailfin Tang, Striped Zebrasoma, Thorntail, Thorntail Fish, Velifer Sailfin Surgeonfish, Velifer Sailfin Tang, Zebrasoma veliferum
ALSO KNOWN AS
- Doctorfish
- Eastern Sailfin Tang
- Lancetfish
- Pacific Sailfin Surgeonfish
- Purple-lined Tang
- Ringed Tang
- Sailfin Surgeonfish
- Sailfin Tang
- Sailfish Tang
- Striped Sailfin Tang
- Striped Zebrasoma
- Thorntail
- Thorntail Fish
- Velifer Sailfin Surgeonfish
- Velifer Sailfin Tang
- Zebrasoma veliferum
Showing details for the juvenile stage. Switch stages to see how it differs.
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Overview
Juveniles found singly, in protected, murky waters, amongst corals and rocks of reefs.
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How to identify
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Habitat & where to find it
Where the juvenile stage lives, and where its photos were taken.
- Range · Indo-West Pacific
- Exact location · 3
- Country only · 6
LIVES IN
Juveniles found singly, in protected, murky waters, amongst corals and rocks of reefs.
RANGE
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Juvenile photos 9
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Discussion 1
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