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Etymology: Acanthurus: Greek, akantha = thorn + Greek, oura = tail (Ref. 45335); reversus: Named in reference to the reversal of the color pattern of the caudal fin compared to that of A. olivaceus, its closest relative..
More on authors: Randall & Earle.