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Japanese Surgeonfish - Acanthurus japonicus The Japanese Surgeonfish - Acanthurus japonicus has yellowish brown to dark blue becomes yellow on extreme rear body; white patch from lips to eye and white tail. Acanthurus japonicus,Geotagged,Indonesia,Winter Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Japanese Surgeonfish - Acanthurus japonicus

The Japanese Surgeonfish - Acanthurus japonicus has yellowish brown to dark blue becomes yellow on extreme rear body; white patch from lips to eye and white tail.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Superb! What a beauty. Posted 9 years ago
    1. View Albert Kang's profile
      Albert Kang
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      Thanks, Ferdy and yes, they are a beauty indeed. Posted 9 years ago

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The White-nose Surgeonfish

"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.

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

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Uploaded Aug 18, 2016. Captured Aug 18, 2016 14:19 in Unnamed Road, Sengkidu, Manggis, Kabupaten Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia.
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  • TG-4
  • f/4.5
  • 1/200s
  • ISO125
  • 8.41mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.