Zebrasoma is a genus of marine ray-finned fishes belonging to the family Acanthuridae which includes the surgeonfishes, unicornfishes and tangs. These fishes are found in the Indo-Pacific region.
Zebrasoma
Acanthuridae are a family of ray-finned fish which includes surgeonfishes, tangs, and unicornfishes. The family includes about 86 extant species of marine fish living in tropical seas, usually around coral reefs. Many of the species are brightly colored and popular in aquaria.
Acanthuridae
The exposed spine of the surgeonfish species Acanthurus xanthopterus
1865 watercolor of an Acanthurus by Jacques Burkhardt.
Acronurus stage of an unidentified Acanthurus near Morotai