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Prionurus biafraensis (Blache & Rossignol, 1962) Biafra doctorfish |
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photo by
Wirtz, P. |
| Family: | Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes, tangs, unicornfishes), subfamily: Prionurinae | |||
| Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: Gulf of Guinea and from Cap Lopez (Gabon) to Pointe-Noire (Congo) and São Tomé Island. | |||
| Diagnosis: | With 2 pale bars on head; 3 spines on caudal peduncle. | |||
| Biology: | A neritic, littoral species (Ref. 7345). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 May 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||