Surgeonfish

The Surgeonfish family includes about 80 species, including unicornfish. Many of the species are quite colorful, or otherwise distinctive - such as the unicorns. The distinctive characteristic of the family is the spines, one or more on either side of the tail, which are dangerously sharp.

Blue-lined Surgeonfish	Indo-Pacific Bluetang	Powderblue Surgeonfish
Sleek Unicornfish

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