Marquesan Surgeonfish

Acanthurus reversus

A surgeonfish endemic to French Polynesia

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
Deep-bodied
Medium
Tropical fish

Acanthurus reversus is a marine species of ray-finned fish belonging to the family Acanthuridae, which includes the surgeonfishes, unicornfishes and tangs. This fish is endemic to French Polynesia.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Surgeonfishes and Allies
Family: Acanthuridae
Genus: Acanthurus
Maximum length: 34 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: deep_bodied
Distribution: Eastern Central Pacific: Marquesas Islands.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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