Acanthurus Chirurgus (2024-2026)

Acanthurus chirurgus, Doctorfish : fisheries, gamefish, aquarium

Acanthurus chirurgus, Doctorfish : fisheries, gamefish, aquarium acanthurus chirurgus

Species Report: Acanthurus chirurgus (Doctorfish) Acanthurus chirurgus , commonly known as the , is a marine reef fish in the surgeonfish family ( Acanthuridae ). First described by Bloch in 1787, its name is derived from the Greek "acantha" (thorn) and "oura" (tail), referring to the sharp, scalpel-like spines on either side of its tail base. 1. Physical Characteristics Doctorfish : fisheries