Yellowfin Surgeonfish
Acanthurus xanthopterus
Also known as: Curvier's Surgeonfish, Doctorfish, Lancetfish, Purple Surgeonfish, Ringtail Surgeonfish, Ring-tailed Surgeonfish, Thorntail, Thorntail Fish, Yellowfin Surgeon, Yellowmask Surgeonfish
- Curvier's Surgeonfish
- Doctorfish
- Lancetfish
- Purple Surgeonfish
- Ringtail Surgeonfish
- Ring-tailed Surgeonfish
- Thorntail
- Thorntail Fish
- Yellowfin Surgeon
- Yellowmask Surgeonfish
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Overview
Juveniles found over surge zones of protected inshore waters.
How to identify
Habitat & where to find it
Where the juvenile stage lives, and where its photos were taken.
- Range · Indo-Pacific, Eastern Pacific
- Country only · 12
Juveniles found over surge zones of protected inshore waters.
Juvenile photos 12
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