Striped Surgeonfish [Prionurus maculatus]
Description
Prionurus maculatus, commonly known as the Striped Surgeonfish, is a marine species found in the tropical waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is distinguished by its yellow body with black stripes and sharp tail plates. This species inhabits coral reefs and feeds predominantly on algae.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Perciformes
Perciformes
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| Family |
Damselfishes
Pomacentridae
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| Genus |
Prionurus
Prionurus
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