Prionurus punctatus
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Prionurus punctatus is a tropical fish
found in coral reefs from the Gulf of California
to El Salvador
. It was first named by Theodore Gill
in 1862, and is commonly known as the Yellowtail surgeonfish. It is sometimes used in aquariums..
Tropical fish
Tropical fish include fish found in tropical environments around the world, including both freshwater and salt water species.Tropical fish are popular as aquarium fish, due to their often bright coloration...
found in coral reefs from the Gulf of California
Gulf of California
The Gulf of California is a body of water that separates the Baja California Peninsula from the Mexican mainland...
to El Salvador
El Salvador
El Salvador or simply Salvador is the smallest and the most densely populated country in Central America. The country's capital city and largest city is San Salvador; Santa Ana and San Miguel are also important cultural and commercial centers in the country and in all of Central America...
. It was first named by Theodore Gill
Theodore Gill
Theodore Nicholas Gill was an American ichthyologist, mammalogist, malacologist and librarian.Born and educated in New York City under private tutors, Gill early showed interest in natural history. He was associated with J...
in 1862, and is commonly known as the Yellowtail surgeonfish. It is sometimes used in aquariums..