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''Ctenochaetus binotatus'', commonly known as the Twospot surgeonfish, is a tang fish native to the Indo-Pacific region, excluding the Red Sea, Hawaii and the Marquesan Islands.

It is a reef fish occurring at depths from 10–50 m and can grow to 22 cm in length. It is a brownish colour with green tinged stripes along the body and similarly coloured spots on the face. The eye is surrounded by a small area of vivid blue.

It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade.

Similar species: Butterflyfishes, Angelfishes
Species identified by Albert Kang
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Uploaded Jun 16, 2017. Captured May 1, 2014 11:23 in Santander - Barili - Toledo Rd, Moalboal, Cebu, Philippines.
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  • 17.8mm