What is the taxonomic classification of Acanthurus xanthopterus?
Acanthurus xanthopterus belongs to the family Acanthuridae, order Perciformes, class unknown. The genus is Acanthurus and the species epithet is xanthopterus. Its taxonomic status is accepted according to GBIF Backbone Taxonomy.
What family does Acanthurus xanthopterus belong to?
Acanthurus xanthopterus is a member of the family Acanthuridae, which falls under the order Perciformes. The family Acanthuridae contains many other fish species. You can explore all species in this family on our family detail page.
Is Acanthurus xanthopterus a marine or freshwater species?
Based on OBIS data, Acanthurus xanthopterus is classified as a marine (saltwater) species. It has been observed 4,354 times in ocean biodiversity surveys.
Is Acanthurus xanthopterus endangered?
The IUCN conservation status for Acanthurus xanthopterus is not currently assessed in our OBIS dataset. Many fish species have not yet been formally evaluated. For the latest conservation assessments, check the IUCN Red List directly.
Where does FishSpecPeek get data about Acanthurus xanthopterus?
All taxonomic data for Acanthurus xanthopterus comes from the GBIF Backbone Taxonomy, the world's most comprehensive biodiversity database. Marine observation data is sourced from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System). FishSpecPeek aggregates and presents this data for easy exploration.