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spotted tang (Zebrasoma gemmatum)
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Acanthuridae

spotted tang

Zebrasoma gemmatum

Dark brown base with white spots

  • Brown
  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Indian Ocean
  • Africa
  • Deep-bodied
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

spotted tang is a marine fish from Western Indian Ocean. It inhabits reef habitat. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 22 cm.

Maximum length
22 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
deep_bodied
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Mozambique and South Africa; also Madagascar, Reunion (Ref. 54356 ), and Mauritius.
Conservation status
DDData Deficient

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