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Convict surgeonfish Acanthurus triostegus #114779168
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The Convict Surgeon was considered a widespread species. Some authorities consider the Hawaiian Convict Surgeonfish a subspecies Acanthurus triostegus sandvicensis. Others believe it is a distinct species in its own right, ÃÂ Acanthurus sandvicensis. ÃÂ It differs in having a dark streak at the pectoral fin base rather than a spot, two spots or a short bar and higher numbers of dorsal and anal fin soft rays Randall, 2002.