Yellow tang
Zebrasoma flavescens
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The yellow tang is a bright yellow Pacific reef fish that eats algae and spawns around the full moon. It is one of the most popular marine aquarium fish.
- Scientific name
- Zebrasoma flavescens
- Family
- Acanthuridae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Saltwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Acanthuridae
- Order
- Acanthuriformes
- Synonyms
- Acanthurus flavescens
Origin
- Native region
- Ásia, África, Oceania
Water
- Temperature
- 24–28 °C
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 20 cm
Behavior
- Diet
- Detritivore
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Egg scatterer
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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