| Prionurus scalprum | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Suborder: | Acanthuroidei |
| Family: | Acanthuridae |
| Genus: | Prionurus |
| Species: | Prionurus scalprum |
Prionurus scalprum is a subtropical fish found in coral reefs in the northwest Pacific ocean.[1] It was first named by Achille Valenciennes in 1835,[1] and is commonly known as the Scalpel sawtail.[2] It is sometimes used in aquariums.[1]