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Yellowtail Surgeonfish
SIZE: 6-12 in. max. 18 in.
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES: Numerous black spots on body. 1. Yellow tail. 2. White band behind eye.
DESCRIPTION:
Gray to brown. Row of three retractile spines on base of tail. The similar yellowtailed surgeonfish (P. laticlavius) is only found in the Galapagos and lacks the black spots.