Genus
Common name: Surgeonfish
Scientific name: Acanthurus
Acanthurus is a genus of fish commonly known as surgeonfish or tangs, renowned for their vibrant colors and the distinctive scalpel-like spines on either side of their tail base, which are used for defense. These fish are popular in the reefkeeping hobby for their algae-grazing habits, helping to control algae growth in aquariums. They are generally peaceful but can be territorial. Acanthurus species require ample swimming space and a diet rich in marine algae and vegetable matter.
Common name: Achilles TangScientific name: Acanthurus achilles
Common name: Whitefin SurgeonfishScientific name: Acanthurus albipectoralis
Common name: Ocean SurgeonfishScientific name: Acanthurus bahianus
Common name: Black-spot SurgeonfishScientific name: Acanthurus bariene
Common name: Ringtail SurgeonfishScientific name: Acanthurus blochii
Common name: DoctorfishScientific name: Acanthurus chirurgus
Common name: Blue TangScientific name: Acanthurus coeruleus
Common name: Eyestripe SurgeonfishScientific name: Acanthurus dussumieri
Common name: Fowler's SurgeonfishScientific name: Acanthurus fowleri
Common name: Black SurgeonfishScientific name: Acanthurus gahhm
Common name: Whitespotted SurgeonfishScientific name: Acanthurus guttatus
Common name: Powder Brown TangScientific name: Acanthurus japonicus- Common name: Pale-lipped SurgeonfishScientific name: Acanthurus leucocheilus
- Common name: Whitebar SurgeonfishScientific name: Acanthurus leucopareius
Common name: Powder Blue TangScientific name: Acanthurus leucosternon
Common name: Lined SurgeonfishScientific name: Acanthurus lineatus
Common name: Spotted-face SurgeonfishScientific name: Acanthurus maculiceps
Common name: Elongate SurgeonfishScientific name: Acanthurus mata- Common name: Monrovia SurgeonfishScientific name: Acanthurus monroviae
Common name: Whitecheek SurgeonfishScientific name: Acanthurus nigricans
Common name: Epaulette SurgeonfishScientific name: Acanthurus nigricauda
Common name: Brown SurgeonfishScientific name: Acanthurus nigrofuscus- Common name: Bluelined SurgeonfishScientific name: Acanthurus nigroris
- Common name: Bluelined SurgeonfishScientific name: Acanthurus nubilus
Common name: Orange Shoulder TangScientific name: Acanthurus olivaceus
Common name: Black-barred SurgeonfishScientific name: Acanthurus polyzona
Common name: Chocolate TangScientific name: Acanthurus pyroferus
Common name: Sohal TangScientific name: Acanthurus sohal
Common name: Doubleband SurgeonfishScientific name: Acanthurus tennentii
Common name: Thompson's SurgeonfishScientific name: Acanthurus thompsoni
Common name: Convict TangScientific name: Acanthurus triostegus
Common name: Indian Ocean Mimic SurgeonfishScientific name: Acanthurus tristis
Common name: Yellowfin SurgeonfishScientific name: Acanthurus xanthopterus