| Prionurus | |
|---|---|
| Prionurus laticlavius (razor surgeonfish) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Suborder: | Acanthuroidei |
| Family: | Acanthuridae |
| Genus: |
Prionurus Lacépède, 1804 |
| Species | |
|
7, see text |
|
7, see text
Prionurus is a genus of surgeonfishes found mostly in the Pacific Ocean with one species, P. biafraensis, native to the Atlantic Ocean.
There are currently seven recognized species in this genus: