Kole Yellow Eye Tang [Ctenochaetus strigosus]
Description
The Kole Yellow Eye Tang, also known as the Spotted Bristletooth, is a marine species native to the Pacific Ocean. Its body is dark brown to purple in color with pale blue or yellow spots. It has a yellow 'eye ring', which is the source of its common 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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