
Achilles tang
Acanthurus achilles
Also called Cirujano encendido
- Grows to
- 24 cm (9 in)
- Group
- Fish
- Family
- Acanthuridae
Safety
Can cutKeep clear. The blade by its tail is sharp.
Where to see it
Known from Hawaii.
Source: GBIF.
Often confused with
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