Bristletooth Tomini Tang [Ctenochaetus tominiensis]
Description
The Bristletooth Tomini Tang is a vibrant species found in the Pacific Ocean. It's a small to medium size fish that can reach up to 6 inches in length. The fish is tan in color with blue to purple accents. It has a bristle-like teeth, which gives it its name. This species is known for its ability to control the growth of algae in its habitat.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Perciformes
Perciformes
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| Family |
Surgeonfishes
Acanthuridae
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| Genus |
Bristletooths
Ctenochaetus
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