Acanthurus olivaceus

Acanthurus olivaceus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Actinopterygii
Order:Perciformes
Family:Acanthuridae
Genus:Acanthurus
Species: A. olivaceus
Binomial name
Acanthurus olivaceus

Acanthurus olivaceus, also known as orange band surgeonfish or orange-shoulder surgeonfish, is a member of the family Acanthuridae, the surgeonfishes. It lives in tropical waters of the Indo-west Pacific.[2]

References

  1. Russell, B.; McIlwain, J.; Choat, J.H.; Abesamis, R.; Clements, K.D.; Myers, R.; Nanola, C.; Rocha, L.A. & Stockwell, B. (2012). "Acanthurus olivaceus". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2012: e.T177991A1514102. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012.RLTS.T177991A1514102.en. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
  2. "Acanthurus olivaceus: Distribution". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 3 May 2014.


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