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The surgeonfish (sometimes called surgeon fish) are members of the Acanthuridae family, which contains tangs, unicornfish, and doctorfish.

The name "surgeonfish" is derived from the razor sharp spines (scalpels) at the base of their bodies, just in front of the tail fin. These are very sharp!

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