Juvenile ocean surgeonfish off Key Largo coast, Florida, USA

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Juvenile ocean surgeonfish (scientific name: Acanthurus bahianus), fish, off Key Largo coast, Atlantic Ocean, Florida Keys, USA, United States. Inhabits shallow bottoms with coral or rocky formations. Usually occurs in groups of five or more individuals. Mainly diurnal species. Feeds on algae. The spine on both sides of the caudal peduncle may inflict painful wounds.

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Location: Key Largo, Keys, Florida, United States, USA
Photo credit: © Amar and Isabelle Guillen - Guillen Photo LLC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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