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Acanthuridae

Kole tang

Ctenochaetus strigosus

Comb shaped teeth whisk detritus directly from the reef floor

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Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Compressed
Compressed cross-section
Medium
Tropical fish

Kole tang is at home in coral reefs, living there as a marine fish. It is known for comb shaped teeth whisk detritus directly from the reef floor.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Surgeonfishes and Allies
Family: Acanthuridae
Genus: Ctenochaetus
Maximum length: 18 cm
Water: Marine
Habitat: Coral reef
Body shape: Laterally compressed
Diet: Herbivorous
Distribution: Tropical waters
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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