Acanthurus monroviae
| Acanthurus monroviae | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Acanthuridae |
| Genus: | Acanthurus |
| Species: | A. monroviae |
| Binomial name | |
| Acanthurus monroviae Steindachner, 1876 | |
Acanthurus monroviae
Acanthurus monroviae is a tropical fish which is found in the eastern Atlantic ocean.[1] It is commercial in fisheries, and is also used in aquariums.[1] It was first named by Franz Steindachner in 1876,[1] and is known commonly as the Monrovia doctorfish.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 Acanthurus monroviae at www.fishbase.org.
- ↑ Common names for Acanthurus monroviae at www.fishbase.org.
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