surgeonfish

A brightly colored coral-reef fish characterized by knifelike spines at the base of the tail.

• 🇩🇪Bunt gefärbter Korallenriff-Fisch, der durch messerartige Stacheln am Schwanzstiel gekennzeichnet ist.

1. Brightly colored coral-reef fish B2 formal

   A tropical marine fish known for its vibrant colors and sharp, scalpel-like spines located near the tail fin.

   • The surgeonfish darted among the coral, its bright blue body flashing in the sunlight.
   • Divers often spot surgeonfish grazing on algae near the reef.
   • The sharp spines of the surgeonfish can inflict a painful wound if the fish feels threatened.

   🇩🇪Bunt gefärbter Korallenriff-Fisch

   Synonyme: doctorfishtang

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