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Lined surgeonfish

This species, a member of the family Acanthuridae, lives on coral reefs and rocky shores. Its distinguishing characteristic is the pattern of blue and yellow stripes on the side of its body. 

Scientific name Acanthurus lineatus
English name Lined surgeonfish

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