Hix 10 Jun 2011 Acanthurus spp. Limu Pools October 2010 These surgeonfish don\'t match any description, but are thought to be a subspecies of Acanthurus nigros, the Blue-lined Surgeonfish
Acanthurus spp. Limu Pools October 2010 These surgeonfish don\'t match any description, but are thought to be a subspecies of Acanthurus nigros, the Blue-lined Surgeonfish
Hix 12 Nov 2011 Genetic analysis has shown that these are indeed Blue-lined Surgeonfish and, although they look different from others, genetically they are very similar to those from Tokelau and French Polynesia and therefore not a subspecies.
Genetic analysis has shown that these are indeed Blue-lined Surgeonfish and, although they look different from others, genetically they are very similar to those from Tokelau and French Polynesia and therefore not a subspecies.