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Sohal (Acanthurus sohal)
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Acanthuridae

Sohal

Acanthurus sohal

A surgeonfish called the knight of the Red Sea

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Indian Ocean
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

Sohal is known around Western Indian Ocean as a marine fish; It occurs in marine waters, and the species reaches a recorded maximum of 40 cm.

Class
Teleosts
Order
Surgeonfishes and Allies
Family
Acanthuridae
Genus
Acanthurus
Water type
Marine
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