Powder brown tang
Acanthurus japonicus
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Wild Reef
| Diet | Primarily grazes on algae |
|---|---|
| Size | Length: Up to 8 inches (21 cm) |
| Type | Fishes |
| Range | Indo-West Pacific |
| Habitat | Shallow, clear lagoon and sea-facing reefs of the eastern Indian and western Pacific Oceans |
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 slashes at enemy fish, which include predators or a rival tang.
- Tangs are also called doctorfish or surgeonfish.