The Acanthuridae family of Surgeonfishes and Unicornfishes includes about 86 extant species of marine fish living in tropical seas, usually around coral reefs. Surgeonfishes are sometimes alternatively known as Tangs, a name which is derived from the German “Seetang” or seaweed (in reference to the dietary preferences of these fishes).
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Due to the high diversity of this family, each genus has it’s own sub-gallery that you can access by clicking or touching a thumbnail for more detail.
