Acanthuridae

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Acanthuridae ("thorn tail") is the family of Surgeonfish, Tangs, and Unicornfish. They belong to the order Perciformes. The family includes about 80 species in six genera, all of which are marine fish living in tropical seas, usually around coral reefs. Many of the species are brightly colored and extremely popular for aquaria.