Yellow Tang
Zebrasoma flavescens
- Group: Surgeonfish
- Typical depth: 2–46 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Bright lemon by day, this surgeonfish fades to a duller shade with a pale side stripe at night. It grazes filamentous algae across Pacific reefs down to about 46 metres, living alone or in loose groups, with males defending territory and courting passing females around the full moon.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Acanthuridae › Zebrasoma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219683.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellow Tang live?
- The Yellow Tang (Zebrasoma flavescens) is typically found at 2–46 m.
- Is the Yellow Tang dangerous to divers?
- The Yellow Tang is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellow Tang get?
- The Yellow Tang grows to about 20 cm.