Acanthuridae - Wikipedia The Acanthuridae are a family of ray-finned fish which includes surgeonfishes, tangs, and unicornfishes The family includes about 86 extant species of marine fishes living in tropical seas, usually around coral reefs
Acanthuridae - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics Acanthuridae refers to a family of fishes known for their small mouths and specialized teeth that form a single cutting edge, adapted for scraping small, firmly attached prey from their environment
Surgeonfish | Reef-dwelling, Herbivorous, Tropical | Britannica surgeonfish, any of about 75 species of thin, deep-bodied, tropical marine fishes of the family Acanthuridae (order Perciformes) Surgeonfishes are small-scaled, with a single dorsal fin and one or more distinctive, sharp spines that are located on either side of the tail base and can produce deep cuts
Acanthuridae - Animalia <p><b>Acanthuridae< b> are the family of <b>surgeonfishes< b>, <b>tangs< b>, and <b>unicornfishes< b> The family includes about 86 extant species of marine fish living in tropical seas, usually around coral reefs Many of the species are brightly colored and popular in aquaria < p>
ACANTHURIDAE - Fishes of Australia Summary More Info References Family ACANTHURIDAE Common name: Surgeonfishes, tangs, unicornfishes Silhouette prev next
Acanthuridae - AquaInfo These fish are known for their distinctive, striped coloration and are popular in the aquarium trade Overall, the Acanthuridae family is an important component of coral reef ecosystems, as many species are herbivores that help to control algal growth and maintain the health of the reef
Surgeonfishes, Tangs, and Unicornfishes (Acanthuridae) The family Acanthuridae consists of about 75 species, encompassing widely recognized fish often seen darting among coral reefs Surgeonfishes and tangs are closely related, with their flattened bodies and sharp spines, or “scalpels,” on either side of the tail that give them their name
Acanthurinae - Wikipedia Acanthurinae is a subfamily of marine ray-finned fishes belonging to the family Acanthuridae, found in the Indo-Pacific and the tropical Atlantic These fishes commonly have the English names surgeonfishes or tangs