Convict tang
Acanthurus triostegus
Where at Shedd?
Wild Reef
| Diet | Algae |
|---|---|
| Size | Length: Up to 11 inches (27 cm) |
| Type | Fishes |
| Range | Persian Gulf, Indian and Central Pacific Oceans |
| Habitat | Lagoon and seaward reefs to depths of 295 feet (90 m) |
Did you know?
- Do you see that bump near the tang’s tail? It conceals a “blade” that cuts as cleanly as a scalpel.
- During an attack, a tang’s tail slashes at enemy fish, which could include a predator or a rival tang.
- Tangs are also called doctorfish or surgeonfish.