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Achilles Tang

Acanthurus achilles

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Description:

Achilles Tangs, AKA Red-Tailed Surgeonfish, hanging out near Pupukea Beach, Oahu, Hawaii.

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2 Comments

SargonR
SargonR 10 years ago

Thanks to all who marked this as a favorite... I must say I am a bit surprised that these Achilles Tangs are so liked. They are very common around the reefs of Oahu.

jackie.hawaii
jackie.hawaii 10 years ago

The red petal like marking stands out so well in this.

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SargonR
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SargonR

Hawaii, USA

Spotted on May 18, 2014
Submitted on May 18, 2014

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