Acanthurus lineatus, Blue banded surgeonfish, Blue linned surgeonfish, Bluebanded, photos, facts and physical characteristics
Acanthurus lineatus, Blue banded surgeonfish, Blue linned surgeonfish, Bluebanded, photos, facts and physical characteristics
Acanthurus lineatus Description
Erectile spine on each side of caudal peduncle is sharp, strong, forward-pointing, and venomous. Gill rakers: 14 to 16 on anterior row, 13 to 15 on posterior row. Minute scales. Dorsal spines: 9; dorsal soft rays: 27 to 30; anal spines: 3; anal soft rays:
Acanthurus lineatus Common Names
- Blue banded surgeonfish, Blue linned surgeonfish, Bluebanded
Acanthurus lineatus Taxonomic Structure
What type of species is Acanthurus lineatus? Below, you will find the taxonomic groups the Acanthurus lineatus species belongs to.
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Actinopterygii
- Order: Perciformes
- Family: Acanthuridae
- Genus: Acanthurus
Acanthurus lineatus, marine species closely related
Acanthurus lineatus, distinctive physical characteristics
How to identify Acanthurus lineatus marine species? Below, you will find the list of main identification criteria and physical characteristics of marine species Acanthurus lineatus. For each identification criteria, the corresponding physical characteristics of marine species Acanthurus lineatus are marked in green.
Acanthurus lineatus, geographic distribution
Where is Acanthurus lineatus found in the world? Below, you will find the list and a world map of the geographic distribution where the marine species Acanthurus lineatus can be found.
| Country | Locations | Dive Sites |
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| Indonesia | Amed | Cafe Garam |
| Australia | Cairns | Gordon's Mooring - Flynn Reef |
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Acanthurus lineatus, underwater photographers
Which photographers have photos of Acanthurus lineatus species? Below, you will find the list of underwater photographers and their photos of the marine species Acanthurus lineatus.