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Caribbean Ocean Surgeonfish

Acanthurus tractus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Acanthuriformes ›Family: Acanthuridae ›Genus: Acanthurus

About

Acanthurus tractus is a species of fish in the family Acanthuridae found in Florida, Bahamas, the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. However, FishBase considers it synonym of Acanthurus bahianus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Caribbean Ocean Surgeonfish?
The scientific name of Caribbean Ocean Surgeonfish is Acanthurus tractus.
What is the conservation status of Caribbean Ocean Surgeonfish?
The Caribbean Ocean Surgeonfish has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Caribbean Ocean Surgeonfish belong to?
Caribbean Ocean Surgeonfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Caribbean Ocean Surgeonfish belong to?
Caribbean Ocean Surgeonfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Caribbean Ocean Surgeonfish belong to?
Caribbean Ocean Surgeonfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Caribbean Ocean Surgeonfish belong to?
Caribbean Ocean Surgeonfish belongs to the order Acanthuriformes.
What family does Caribbean Ocean Surgeonfish belong to?
Caribbean Ocean Surgeonfish belongs to the family Acanthuridae.
What genus does Caribbean Ocean Surgeonfish belong to?
Caribbean Ocean Surgeonfish belongs to the genus Acanthurus.