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Occur in coral reefs in pairs or several aggregations. Juveniles in estuaries (Ref. 48636). Commonly exported to Europe and America, but quite difficult to acclimate to aquarium conditions. Feed on coral polyps. Usually found on reef edge and upper slope (Ref. 6113). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205).
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Acanthurus gahhm (Forsskål, 1775)
Black surgeonfish |
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Symphurus septemstriatus (Alcock, 1891)
Sevenband tonguesole |
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Pseudolasius weissi Santschi, 1910 |
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Malacanthus latovittatus (Lacepède, 1801)
Blue blanquillo |
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Epinephelus itajara (Lichtenstein, 1822)
Itajara |