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Goldring Surgeonfish

Ctenochaetus strigosus

Taxonomy

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

About

The Kole Tang or Spotted surgeonfish or Goldring surgeonfish or Yellow-eyed Tang, Ctenochaetus strigosus, is a marine reef tang in the fish family Acanthuridae which is endemic to Oceana. It grows to 5.7 inches (14.6 cm) in the wild. It has a brown color with light blue to yellow horizontal stripes over its body which change into spots towards the face. It also has a vividly yellow area surrounding the eye. In the aquarium trade it can be...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Goldring Surgeonfish?
The scientific name of Goldring Surgeonfish is Ctenochaetus strigosus.
What kingdom does Goldring Surgeonfish belong to?
Goldring Surgeonfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Goldring Surgeonfish belong to?
Goldring Surgeonfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Goldring Surgeonfish belong to?
Goldring Surgeonfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Goldring Surgeonfish belong to?
Goldring Surgeonfish belongs to the order Acanthuriformes.
What family does Goldring Surgeonfish belong to?
Goldring Surgeonfish belongs to the family Acanthuridae.
What genus does Goldring Surgeonfish belong to?
Goldring Surgeonfish belongs to the genus Ctenochaetus.