Surgeonfish
Acanthuridae
Marine AnimalsConservation: Varies by species
Surgeonfish are reef fish with sharp, scalpel-like spines near the tail. They graze algae in schools on coral reefs, and include colorful species such as the blue tang and yellow tang.
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