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Half Black Mimic Tang
About Half Black Mimic Tang
Acanthurus chronixis, or Half Black Mimic Tang, is a popular nickname for Chronixis Surgeonfish. This beautiful fish is found in the Western Pacific Ocean. It has a dorsal fin supported with 8 spines and 26 soft rays, and an anal fin with 3 spines and 24 soft rays.
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Common Name
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Mimic Surgeonfish, Chronixis Surgeonfish, Kapingamarangi Surgeonfish
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Acanthurus chronixis
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Species
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Acanthurus chronixis
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Genus
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Acanthurus
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Family
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Acanthuridae
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SubOrder
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Acanthuroidei
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Order
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Acanthuriformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Half Black Mimic Tang |
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Color
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Black
Yellow
Brown
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Pattern
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Spotted
Striped
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Characteristics
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Dorsal Fins
Anal Fins
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Tank Level
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Middle |
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Min Height
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8 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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10 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Infrared Vision
Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Temperature
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72°F to 78°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
Coral
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Water Hardness
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Hard
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Minimum Tank Size
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125 gallons |
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pH
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8.1 to 8.4 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Half Black Mimic Tang including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Herbivores
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Temperament
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Calm
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
Paddling
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Energy Level
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High Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Half Black Mimic Tang. |
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Lifespan
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30 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Marine
Coral Reefs
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Country
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Fiji
Indonesia
Sri Lanka
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