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Prionurus microlepidotus

(Prionurus microlepidotus)

Description

Prionurus microlepidotus is a subtropical fish found in coral reefs in the western Pacific ocean. It is commonly known as the sixplate sawtail or sawtail surgeonfish. It is sometimes used in aquariums.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Perciformes
Family:Acanthuridae
Genus:Prionurus
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