Dory
Paracanthurus hepatus
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Fishherbivore
Dory, also known as Paracanthurus hepatus, is a bright blue fish found in the warm waters of the Indo-Pacific. It’s the only member of its genus and is a favorite in saltwater aquariums for its striking color and friendly appearance.
- Dory is a type of surgeonfish.
- It lives in the Indo-Pacific region.
- It is the sole species in its genus.
OceanCoral reefAsiaAustralia
Read more on WikipediaAt a glance
- Classification
- Fish
- Scientific name
- Paracanthurus hepatus
- Habitat
- Ocean, Coral reef
- Regions in this directory
- Asia, Australia
- Diet
- herbivore
- Relative size
- small
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern (LC)
