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Deep purple reef fish with a rounded body, yellow tail, and small dark-colored markings

Purple tang

Zebrasoma xanthurum
Where at Shedd?
Wonder of Water Wild Reef
Diet Algae
Size Up to 14.5 inches (36.7 cm)
Type Fishes
Range Western Indian Ocean
Habitat Coral-rich or rocky areas

IUCN Red List Conservation Status