Surgeonfish Collection (page 2)

A Green Sea Turtlec (Chelonia Mydas) With Surgeonfish Cleaning Its Shell And a Huge School Of Blue Striped Snapper With Divers In The Background; Hawaii, United States Of America

Goldring Surgeonfish (Ctenochaetus Strigosus) Near Kona; Island Of Hawaii, Hawaii, United States Of America

The Striated Surgeonfish (Ctenochaetus Striatus), Also Known As A Striped Bristle Tooth; Maui, Hawaii, United States Of America

This Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia Mydas), An Endangered Species, Is Having Its Shell Cleaned By A School Of Goldring Surgeonfish, (Ctenochaetus Strigosus); Maui, Hawaii, United States Of America

The Striped Surgeonfish (Acanthurus Lineatus) Are Often Found Near The Top Of The Reef In The Surge Zone; Yap, Micronesia

Hawaii, The Paletail unicornfish (Naso brevirostris) is called "Kala lolo"in Hawaiian
Hawaii, The Paletail unicornfish (Naso brevirostris) is called " Kala lolo" in Hawaiian

Hawaii, Maui, Eyestripe Surgeonfish (Acanthurus Dussumieri)

USA, Goldring Surgeonfish and Yellow Tangs cleaning algae from shell of Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia Mydas) endangered species; Hawaii

Micronesia, Schooling Convict Surgeonfish (Acanthurus Triostegus) Above Reef; Yap

Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Close-up of manta rays underside
Manta rays (Manta birostris) underside, Raja Ampat Islands, Irian Jaya, West Papua, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indonesia, Raja Ampat. Close-up of colorful palette surgeonfish. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat, Misool. Scenic of diverse reef life
Scenic of diverse reef life, Misool, Raja Ampat, Papua, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Acanthurus or surgeonfish
Antique illustration engraving of Acanthurus or surgeonfish

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Blackfin Barracuda school with single Yellowfin Surgeonfish (Acanthurus xanthopterus). Date:

Schooling yellowmask surgeonfish with blue and yellow fusilier fish
Schooling yellowmask surgeonfish (Acanthurus mata) and blue and yellow fusilier fish (Caesio teres) at the upstream side of Mikes Point, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

A dense school of yellowmask surgeonfish, Indonesia
A dense school of yellowmask surgeonfish (Acanthurus mata), Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Blue Tang on caribbean reef

A school of Blue Tang feed on the reefs algae while a diver follows on her scooter, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Schools of Grunts, Snappers, Tangs, and Porkfish on Caribbean reef
Schools of Grunts, Snappers, Tangs, and Porkfish hang tight against a Caribbean reef

A Blue Tang Surgeonfish, Key Largo, Florida
A Blue Tang Surgeonfish (Acanthurus coeruleus) swimming down the coral reef in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Key Largo, Florida

A juvenile Blue Tang searching for food, Key Largo, Florida
A juvenile Blue Tang (Acanthurus coerulus) looking for food on the coral reef in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Key Largo, Florida

School of yellow masked surgeonfish, Komodo, Indonesia
School of yellow masked surgeonfish swimming away in green water, Komodo, Indonesia

School of surgeonfish, Christmas Island, Australia
School of black, white, yellow and blue surgeonfish stretching in the distance, Christmas Island, Australia

A tang fish eating plant growth off the coast of Key Largo, Florida
A tang fish (Acanthurus pyroferus) appears to be eating the plant growth on a reef in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Key Largo, Florida

Yellowtailed Surgeonfish (Prionurus laticlavus) GALAPAGOS ISLANDS, Ecuador, South America

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Bluelipped Bristetooth juvenile Date:

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Striped Surgeonfish Fish Bowl dive site, Gili Lawa Laut Island, north of Komodo Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Striped Surgeonfish

A large school of yellowtail surgeonfish (Prionurus punctatus) on the only living reef in the Sea of Cortez, Cabo Pulmo, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America

Ecuador, Bartholome Island, Galapagos Islands National Park, Schooling Yellowtail Surgeonfish (Prionurus latclavius)

Humpnose Unicornfish (Naso tuberosus) adult, swimming amongst Elongate Surgeonfish (Acanthurus mata) shoal, Gili Lawa Laut, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Elongate Surgeonfish (Acanthurus mata) adult, close-up of head, Tatawa Besar Island, between Komodo and Flores Islands, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Aquarium, tropical saltwater fish tank

Regal Tang, paracanthurus hepatus, blue fish with yellow fin and black markings

Powder Blue Surgeon, acanthurus leucosternon, blue fish with a yellow dorsal fin, black head and white anal fin

Surgeonfish

Blue fish, Regal Tang, Paracanthurus hepatus

Dead fish and cleaner wrasse C014 / 2904
Dead fish and cleaner wrasse. Dead surgeonfish (family Acanthuridae) being cleaned by a bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) on a reef. Photographed in the Maldives

Head pattern of eyestripe surgeonfish
An eyestripe surgeonfish, Acanthurus dussumieri, showing the pattern detail of the head. Photographed at South Ari Atoll, Maldives

Tail spike of surgeonfish
An eyestripe surgeonfish, Acanthurus dussumieri. The surgeonfish got its name from the sharp scapel like spike at the base of its tail. Photographed in Close up South Ari Atoll, Maldives

Triggerfish feeding on a dead surgeonfish C014 / 2948
Triggerfish feeding on a dead surgeonfish. Juvenile redtooth triggerfish (Odonis niger) feeding on a dead surgeonfish (family Acanthuridae) on a reef. Photographed in the Maldives

Blacktongue unicornfish C014 / 2938
Blacktongue unicornfish (Naso hexacanthus) being cleaned on a reef. This tropical fish is found in coral reefs in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, and is capable of dramatic colour changes

Unicornfish and cleaner wrasse C014 / 2937
Unicornfish and cleaner wrasse. Blacktongue unicornfish (Naso hexacanthus) being cleaned by a bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) on a reef

Unicornfish and cleaner wrasse C014 / 2936
Unicornfish and cleaner wrasse. Blacktongue unicornfish (Naso hexacanthus) being cleaned by a bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) on a reef

Triggerfish feeding on dead surgeonfish. Juvenile red-toothed triggerfish (Odonus niger) feeding on a dead surgeonfish on a reef in the Maldives

Spotted unicornfish on a reef
Spotted unicornfish (Naso brevirostris) on a reef. This species of unicornfish, a type of surgeonfish, is found in the Indian and Pacific oceans. Photographed in the Maldives

Indian sailfin tang in the Maldives
An Indian sailfin tang, Zebrasoma desjardinii, showing the spots and stripes pattern around the head. Photographed at South Ari Atoll, Maldives

Powderblue surgeonfish with wrasse
A powderblue surgeonfish, Acanthurus leucosternon, having its mouth cleaned by cleaner wrasse Photographed at Ari Atoll, Maldives

Midnight snapper (Macolor macularis)
Midnight sanpper (Macolor macularis) swimming amongst bigeye trevally (Carnax sexfasciatus) and surgeonfish (Paracanthurus heatus) at the entrance to Mapia Atoll's single channel in West Papua

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Surgeonfish, also known as tangs, are a diverse group of tropical reef fish that captivate with their vibrant colors and unique features. One such species is the Pletail unicornfish (Naso brevirostris) juvenile, whose horn will continue to grow as it matures. This young surgeonfish displays a small horn on its forehead, hinting at the majestic creature it will become. Another stunning member of this family is the Achilles Tang (Surgeonfish), found in the Tropical Indo-Pacific region. Its striking appearance showcases a beautiful combination of orange, black, and white markings that make it stand out among coral reefs. A composite image featuring various blue tropical reef fish against a black background reveals the mesmerizing beauty of these creatures. The Blue triggerfish (Pseudobalistes fuscus), Bicolour angelfish (Centropyge bicolor), Elongate surgeonfish (Acanthurus mata), and Yellowtail tang/surgeonfish (Zebrasoma xanthurum) create an enchanting underwater tapestry. Similarly, a composite image showcasing yellow tropical reef fish against a dark backdrop highlights their radiant hues. The Falcula butterflyfish (Chaetodon falcula), Yellow boxfish (Ostracion cubicus), Golden butterflyfish (Chaetodon semilarvatus), and Red Sea clownfish (Amphiprion bicinctus) add splashes of sunshine to any coral ecosystem they inhabit. The Bluespine unicornfish (Naso unicornis) can be found from Shark Reef to Jolande in Ras Mohammed National Park. With its distinctive spines protruding from its head and body, this species possesses an otherworldly charm that leaves divers in awe. In Laamu Atoll, Maldives, a school of powderblue surgeonfish (Acanthurus leucosternon) can be seen feeding together.