Sailfin tang
Zebrasoma velifer
Where at Shedd?
Wild Reef
| Diet | Small bits of algae |
|---|---|
| Size | Up to 16 inches (40 cm) |
| Type | Fishes |
| Range | Indian, West-Central Pacific Oceans |
| Habitat | Lagoons, seaward reefs |
Did you know?
This tang has extra teeth — and they’re in its throat. These teeth help to crush up any rock or coral the sailfin tang might grab when picking at algae.
The fish excretes rock as a fine sand.