Achilles tang
Acanthurus achilles
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The Achilles tang is from the Pacific, from shallow, turbulent reefs down to about 10 metres. It feeds on algae. It reaches 24 centimetres.
- Scientific name
- Acanthurus achilles
- Family
- Acanthuridae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Saltwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Acanthuridae
- Order
- Acanthuriformes
- Synonyms
- Acanthurus achillas, Acanthurus aterrimus, Hepatus achilles, Hepatus aterrimus, Teuthis achilles, Teuthis aterrimus
Origin
- Native region
- Oceania, Ásia, América do Norte
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 24 cm
Behavior
- Diet
- Herbivore
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Egg scatterer
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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