What am I?

[SDguy]

Based on the dark spots (very pronounced) where the dorsal and anal fins meet the tail, I thought I was getting a very fancy lavender tang (A. nigrofuscus). But now based on the shape of the dorsal and anal fins, I'm not so sure...

 

[evolved]

Acanthurus dussumieri (juvi)

 

[SDguy]

What?! No way... really? I have not seen those two dark spots on any pic, juvi or adult, for that species....

 

[evolved]

I might be off...
But the yellow in the fins with the blue outlines and the striations on the body all fit that bill.

 

[SDguy]

I'm thinking Acanthurus nigroris at this point. Yay! Which is great... small, attractive, and rare....

 

[SDguy]

Oh wow, how gorgeous is this!?

 

[evolved]

Your ID seems to fit better.

 

[Jagermeister]

Just curious, so were you right on the Acanthurus nigroris id? Did he retain those beautiful stripes and coloring? Or was he a juvenile dussumieri or mata tang which look really similar?

 

[jaa1456]

Sd guy, I agree with you. Pacific Island Aquatics has one on their site for sale now.

 

[SDguy]

Yes it's definitely a nigroris. He has darkened up considerably but the blue lines are still somewhat visible and the yellowish on the fins is also nice.