FishverifiedLeast Concern

Zebrasoma xanthurum

(Blyth, 1852)

Purple Tang

Also known as: Yellowtail Surgeonfish, Dusky Sailfin Tang, Red Sea Sailfin, Yellow Tang, Yellowtail Sailfin Tang, Yellowtail Tang, Blue Surgeonfish

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About

Habitat

Reef-associated

Depth

0–20 m

Max size

36.7 cm

Diet

Grazing on aquatic plants

Taxonomy

Class

Teleostei

Order

Acanthuriformes

Family

Acanthuridae

Where to find it

common

occasional

rare

Other species in Acanthuridae

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Monrovia Surgeonfish

Acanthurus xanthopterus

Yellowfin Surgeonfish

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Longnose Surgeonfish

Zebrasoma flavescens

Yellow Tang

Acanthurus olivaceus

Gendarme Fish

Acanthurus auranticavus

Orange-Socket Surgeonfish

Acanthurus achilles

Achilles Tang