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Ringtail surgeonfish
Acanthurus blochii Valenciennes, 1835
AnimalsSurgeonfish, nasons
Distribution map
Geographic areas (BioObs)
Reunion IslandMayotteNew CaledoniaPolynesia
Observation type
Scuba divingApnea / Snorkelling
Other common names
- Chirurgien à anneau blancFrench (France)
- komamoFrench (French Polynesia)
- MumuFrench (French Polynesia)
Other invalid scientific names
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Sources
- WoRMS Acanthurus blochii
How to cite this BioObs sheet?
BioObs, 19/03/2021 : Acanthurus blochii Valenciennes, 1835, https://bioobs.fr/en/species-sheets/3745
Modification history
- Created by Alain Mayoux on 19/03/2021
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