White-spine Surgeonfish

Acanthurus leucocheilus, the palelipped surgeonfish or the white-spine surgeonfish is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Acanthuridae, the surgeonfishes, unicornfishes or tangs. This fish is found in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of White-spine 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 nigricauda
• Acanthurus tennentii
• Acanthurus gahhm
• Acanthurus blochii
• Acanthurus thompsoni
• Acanthurus monroviae

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Actinopterygii

Order

Acanthuriformes

Family

Acanthuridae

Genus

Acanthurus

Species

Acanthurus leucocheilus

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