763 observationsLeast Concern
Whitebar Surgeonfish
Acanthurus leucopareius
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Actinopterygii βΊOrder: Acanthuriformes βΊFamily: Acanthuridae βΊGenus: Acanthurus
About
Acanthurus leucopareius is a sub-tropical fish known commonly as the whitebar surgeonfish or the head-band surgeonfish. It is somewhat commercial in fisheries and is used in aquariums. It was first named by Jenkins in 1903.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Whitebar Surgeonfish is Acanthurus leucopareius.
- Whitebar Surgeonfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Whitebar Surgeonfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Whitebar Surgeonfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Whitebar Surgeonfish belongs to the order Acanthuriformes.
- Whitebar Surgeonfish belongs to the family Acanthuridae.
- Whitebar Surgeonfish belongs to the genus Acanthurus.