Acanthuridae
Sign in to savethumb|The exposed caudal spine of Acanthurus xanthopterus
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- taxon
- Parent taxon
- Acanthuriformes
- Image
- ParacanthurusHepatusSAq.JPG
Show 3 more facts
via Wikidata · CC0
Article
12 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- Subfamilies and genera
- Evolution and fossil record
- Eocene genera
- Oligocene genera
- Miocene genera
- Morphology
- Symbiotic bacteria
- In the aquarium
- Gallery
- References
- External links
thumb|The exposed caudal spine of Acanthurus xanthopterus
The Acanthuridae are a family of ray-finned fish which includes surgeonfishes, tangs, and unicornfishes. The family includes about 86 extant species of marine fishes living in tropical seas, usually around coral reefs. Many of the species are brightly colored and popular in aquaria.