Yellowfin Surgeonfish

Acanthurus xanthopterus, the yellowfin surgeonfish, yellowmask surgeonfish, ringtail surgeonfish or Cuvier's surgeonfish, is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Acanthuridae which includes the surgeonfishes, unicornfishes and tangs. This species has a wide Indo-Pacific distribution.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Yellowfin Surgeonfish being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Acanthurus mata
• Acanthurus blochii
• Acanthurus dussumieri
• Acanthurus nigricauda
• Acanthurus gahhm
• Acanthurus monroviae

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Actinopterygii

Order

Acanthuriformes

Family

Acanthuridae

Genus

Acanthurus

Species

Acanthurus xanthopterus

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