Acanthurus monroviae, the Monrovia doctorfish, is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Acanthuridae, the surgeonfishes, unicornfishes and tangs. It is found in the eastern Atlantic Ocean.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Monrovia Doctorfish 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 dussumieri
- Acanthurus bahianus
- Acanthurus leucocheilus
- Acanthurus mata
- Acanthurus xanthopterus
- Acanthurus tractus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Acanthuriformes
- Family
- Acanthuridae
- Genus
- Acanthurus
- Species
- Acanthurus monroviae
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