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"Acanthurus japonicus" is a Tang from the Indo-West Pacific. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. It grows to a size of 21 cm in length. It is also known as Japan Surgeonfish, White-faced Surgeonfish and White-nose Surgeonfish.

Similar species: Butterflyfishes, Angelfishes
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded May 3, 2022. Captured Apr 26, 2022 07:58.
  • TG-6
  • f/6.3
  • 1/200s
  • ISO1250
  • 18mm