Genus Acanthurus

Description
A single sharp and erectile antrorse spine on caudal peduncle. Teeth rather broad, fixed in jaws. Pelvic finrays I + 5. Caudal fin varying from nearly truncate to strongly lunate.

Recent revision: Randall, 1956 (regional basis only).

Species included on this CD-rom:
Acanthurus nigricans (Linnaeus)

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