Blue Tang

Paracanthurus hepatus
(Other names Palette Surgeonfish, Wedge-tail Blue Tang, Flagtail Blue Surgeonfish)
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Distinctly bright blue bodied with black marking which continues to the back of the fish and margins the upper and lower part of the bright yellow caudal fin. Found along coastal and coral reefs.

Size: 31cm (Maximum)

Diet: Zooplankton, benthic algae

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Left: Andy Green
Centre: Ian Banks
Right: Andy Green
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