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Surgeon Fish Collection

Surgeon fish, also known as surgeonfish or tangs, are a fascinating species found in tropical waters around the world

Background imageSurgeon Fish Collection: Achilles Tang (Surgeonfish) Tropical Indo-Pacific

Achilles Tang (Surgeonfish) Tropical Indo-Pacific
KEL-96 Achilles Tang (Surgeonfish) Tropical Indo-Pacific Acanthurus achilles Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageSurgeon Fish Collection: Powder Blue Surgeonfish (=Powder Blue Tang), tropical reefs, Indian Ocean from Africa to Indonesia

Powder Blue Surgeonfish (=Powder Blue Tang), tropical reefs, Indian Ocean from Africa to Indonesia
PM-10769 Powder Blue Surgeonfish (Powder Blue Tang) - tropical reefs Indian Ocean from Africa to Indonesia Acanthurus leucosternon Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

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Green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas, an endangered species, underwater off West Maui, Hawaii

Background imageSurgeon Fish Collection: Surgeon fish on white background, close-up

Surgeon fish on white background, close-up

Background imageSurgeon Fish Collection: Head pattern of eyestripe surgeonfish

Head pattern of eyestripe surgeonfish
An eyestripe surgeonfish, Acanthurus dussumieri, showing the pattern detail of the head. Photographed at South Ari Atoll, Maldives

Background imageSurgeon Fish Collection: Blue tang surgeonfish

Blue tang surgeonfish (Acanthurus coeruleus). School of blue tang surgeonfish swimming over a coral reef. This fish can grow up to 39 centimetres in length

Background imageSurgeon Fish Collection: Mimic Surgeonfish - Bali - Indonesia

Mimic Surgeonfish - Bali - Indonesia
VT-8982 Mimic Surgeonfish Bali - Indonesia Acanthurus pyroferus Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageSurgeon Fish Collection: Surgeonfish - Indonesia

Surgeonfish - Indonesia
VT-8898 Surgeonfish Indonesia Acanthgurus mata Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageSurgeon Fish Collection: Yellowfin Surgeonfish - occurs throughout the Indo-Pacific region - Note caudal spine - Indonesia

Yellowfin Surgeonfish - occurs throughout the Indo-Pacific region - Note caudal spine - Indonesia
VT-8883 Yellowfin Surgeonfish - note caudal spine Indonesia Acanthurus xanthopterus Occurs throughout the Indo-Pacific region Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display

Background imageSurgeon Fish Collection: Blue-spotted bristletooth / Striped-fin surgeonfish Pacific Harbour. Fiji

Blue-spotted bristletooth / Striped-fin surgeonfish Pacific Harbour. Fiji
VT-8874 Blue-spotted bristletooth / Striped-fin surgeonfish Pacific Harbour. Fiji Ctenochaetus marginatus Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageSurgeon Fish Collection: Powder Blue Surgeon - feeding

Powder Blue Surgeon - feeding
VT-7729 Powder Blue Surgeon - feeding Acanthurus leucosternon Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageSurgeon Fish Collection: Surgeonfish- reefs along coasts of Western Indian Ocean, Red Sea to Persian Gulf

Surgeonfish- reefs along coasts of Western Indian Ocean, Red Sea to Persian Gulf
PM-10092 Surgeonfish - coral reef fish reefs along coasts of Western Indian Ocean, Red Sea to Persian Gulf Acanthurus ?sohal Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageSurgeon Fish Collection: Orangeband Surgeonfish - Hawaii to Japan

Orangeband Surgeonfish - Hawaii to Japan
KEL-1506 Orangeband SURGEONFISH Hawaii to Japan Acanthurus olivaceus Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageSurgeon Fish Collection: Surgeonfishes (Acanthurus lineatus) interacting in surface waters reflecting reef

Surgeonfishes (Acanthurus lineatus) interacting in surface waters reflecting reef, Egyptian Red Sea 299-07
Len Deeley / SplashdownDirect

Background imageSurgeon Fish Collection: Surgeonfish (Acanthurus sp. )

Surgeonfish (Acanthurus sp. )
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Background imageSurgeon Fish Collection: Sohal Surgeonfish (Acanthurus sohal), surface water background with coral reflections

Sohal Surgeonfish (Acanthurus sohal), surface water background with coral reflections, Egyptian Red Sea
Len Deeley / SplashdownDirect

Background imageSurgeon Fish Collection: School of surgeonfishes, blue tangs, and sergeant majors, Acanthurus chirurgus

School of surgeonfishes, blue tangs, and sergeant majors, Acanthurus chirurgus
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Background imageSurgeon Fish Collection: Ocean surgeonfish, Acanthurus bahianus, Ilha Escalvada, Guarapari, Esp rito Santo, Brazil

Ocean surgeonfish, Acanthurus bahianus, Ilha Escalvada, Guarapari, Esp rito Santo, Brazil
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Background imageSurgeon Fish Collection: Yellow-tailed surgeonfish underwater scenes from the Galapagos Island Archipeligo, Ecuador

Yellow-tailed surgeonfish underwater scenes from the Galapagos Island Archipeligo, Ecuador. Pacific Ocean
Michael Nolan / SpecialistStock

Background imageSurgeon Fish Collection: Blue Surgeon Fish - shoal feeding

Blue Surgeon Fish - shoal feeding
VT-5105 Blue Surgeon Fish - shoal feeding Paracanthurus hepatus Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSurgeon Fish Collection: Goldrim Surgeonfish - An aggressive species found along outer reef areas just below the surge line

Goldrim Surgeonfish - An aggressive species found along outer reef areas just below the surge line
VT-8852 Goldrim Surgeonfish - An aggressive species found along outer reef areas just below the surge line. Feeds on filamentous algae Papua New Guinea

Background imageSurgeon Fish Collection: Blue Tang Surgeonfish Near coral reef, Caribbean

Blue Tang Surgeonfish Near coral reef, Caribbean
KEL-61 Blue Tang Surgeonfish Near coral reef, Caribbean Acanthurus coeruleus Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way


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Surgeon fish, also known as surgeonfish or tangs, are a fascinating species found in tropical waters around the world. One of the most well-known the Achilles Tang, which can be found in the tropical Indo-Pacific region. With its vibrant colors and distinctive shape, this fish adds a splash of beauty to coral reefs. Another popular variety is the Powder Blue Surgeonfish, also known as the Powder Blue Tang. This stunning fish can be spotted in the Indian Ocean from Africa to Indonesia. Its electric blue body and yellow accents make it a true standout on any reef. In Hawaii, USA, you might come across Green Sea Turtles swimming alongside surgeon fish. These gentle giants share their habitat with these colorful creatures and create a mesmerizing underwater scene. If you ever get up close to a surgeon fish on a white background, prepare to be amazed by its intricate details. The head pattern of an eyestripe surgeonfish showcases nature's artistry at its finest. The Blue Tang Surgeonfish is another enchanting member of this family. Its vibrant blue coloration makes it easily recognizable among other marine life. Photographer Masa Ushioda captures their beauty perfectly in his close-up shots. Traveling to Bali, Indonesia? Keep an eye out for Mimic Surgeonfish gracefully gliding through crystal-clear waters. These masters of disguise mimic other species' appearance for protection against predators. Indonesia is home to various types including Yellowfin Surgeonfish that occur throughout the Indo-Pacific region. Their striking yellow fins and prominent caudal spine make them stand out amongst their peers. Pacific Harbour in Fiji offers sightings of unique species like the Blue-spotted Bristletooth or Striped-fin Surgeonfish. Their beautiful patterns and fin markings add vibrancy to Fiji's already breathtaking underwater landscapes. Whether they're exploring Indonesian waters or gracing Hawaiian shores with their presence, surgeon fish never fail to captivate us with their vibrant colors and intricate patterns.