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Family Acanthuridae

WESTERN ATLANTIC

Acanthurus bahianus

Benwood wreck, Key Largo, FL, 40 feet

9-foot Stake, Key West, FL, 25 feet

OCEAN SURGEONFISH

Common on shallow reefs.  Pale blue pelvic fins, throat, and nose.  Attains 15 inches.  Massachusetts to Brazil.