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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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Taxonomy

Class

Teleostei

Order

Acanthuriformes

Family

Acanthuridae

Where to find it

rare

EgyptSaudi Arabia

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