| Ctenochaetus binotatus | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Acanthuridae |
| Genus: | Ctenochaetus |
| Species: | C. binotatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Ctenochaetus binotatus Randall, 1955 |
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Ctenochaetus binotatus, commonly known as the twospot surgeonfish, is a tang fish native to the Indo-Pacific. It is a reef fish occurring at depths from 10–50 m (33–165 ft) and can grow to 22 cm in length. It is a brownish color with green tinged stripes along the body and similarly colored spots on the face. The eye is surrounded by a small area of vivid blue. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade.