Acanthurus triostegus, Convict surgeon, convict surgeonfish, Convict tang, photos, facts and physical characteristics
Acanthurus triostegus, Convict surgeon, convict surgeonfish, Convict tang, photos, facts and physical characteristics
Acanthurus triostegus Description
Sharp, forward-pointing, erectile spine on each side of caudal peduncle which folds down into a groove. Scales minute. Teeth with denticulations on sides and top. Gill rakers: 18 to 22 in anterior row, 19 to 24 in posterior row. Dorsal spines: 9; dorsal s
Acanthurus triostegus Common Names
- Convict surgeon, convict surgeonfish, Convict tang
Acanthurus triostegus Taxonomic Structure
What type of species is Acanthurus triostegus? Below, you will find the taxonomic groups the Acanthurus triostegus species belongs to.
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Actinopterygii
- Order: Perciformes
- Family: Acanthuridae
- Genus: Acanthurus
Acanthurus triostegus, marine species closely related
Acanthurus triostegus, distinctive physical characteristics
How to identify Acanthurus triostegus marine species? Below, you will find the list of main identification criteria and physical characteristics of marine species Acanthurus triostegus. For each identification criteria, the corresponding physical characteristics of marine species Acanthurus triostegus are marked in green.
Acanthurus triostegus, geographic distribution
Where is Acanthurus triostegus found in the world? Below, you will find the list and a world map of the geographic distribution where the marine species Acanthurus triostegus can be found.
Acanthurus triostegus, underwater photographers
Which photographers have photos of Acanthurus triostegus species? Below, you will find the list of underwater photographers and their photos of the marine species Acanthurus triostegus.