A. Dussimeri

[AuroraDrvr]

Just wanted to inform you that the A. Dussumieri you have listed is not an dussumieri, but rather an Acanthurus xanthopterus.

http://liveaquaria.com/diversden/ItemDisplay.cfm?c=2733+3&ddid=64083

 

[dfs/la2]

AuroraDrvr,

Thank you for your post. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention. A message has been sent to our Aquaculture Coral & Marine Life Facility to verify the identification of the Acanthurus dussumieri listed on our Diver’s Den.

Mike S.
LiveAquaria
Drs. Foster and Smith

 

[dfs/la2]

AuroraDrvr,

Thank you for informing us about the misidentification on the Acanthurus xanthopterus. The appropriate changes have been made.

Gwen S.
LiveAquaria
Drs. Foster and Smith

 

[Matt_Wandell]

There's one more on the DD now that seems to be mis-ID'd. A. dussumieri always has a white caudal spine and this fish has a blue one.

I think it is awesome that you guys care enough to nail the exact species on these similar looking fish!

 

[dfs/la2]

Matt_Wandell,

Thank you for your post. We certainly appreciate the time you have taken to inform us of our possible error in identifying our Diver’s Den specimens. We will forward this to our Aquatics Director to make any changes necessary.

Gwen S.
LiveAquaria
Drs. Foster and Smith