Spotted Tang
Zebrasoma gemmatum
- Group: Surgeonfish
- Typical depth: 10–61 m
- Max size: 22 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A boldly spotted tang of coral and rocky reefs between ten and around sixty metres, it is fiercely territorial and almost always seen on its own. Juveniles keep to shallow water, while adults defend their patch of reef with sail like fins raised.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Acanthuridae › Zebrasoma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219680.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spotted Tang live?
- The Spotted Tang (Zebrasoma gemmatum) is typically found at 10–61 m.
- Is the Spotted Tang dangerous to divers?
- The Spotted Tang is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spotted Tang get?
- The Spotted Tang grows to about 22 cm.