purple tang

Zebrasoma xanthurum

Thirty Six Point Seven Centimeters Acanthurid Fish

Brown
Purple
Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
South Asia
Medium
Tropical fish

Zebrasoma xanthurum, the purple tang or yellowtail tang, is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Acanthuridae which includes the surgeonfishes, unicornfishes and tangs. This species is endemic to the north western Indian Ocean.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Surgeonfishes and Allies
Family: Acanthuridae
Genus: Zebrasoma
Maximum length: 36.7 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea to the Persian Gulf; recorded from Maldives (Ref. 11303 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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