Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Pacific blue tang
Size:
On average, Pacific blue tangs grow to 12 inches (31 centimeters) in length.
Diet:
Pacific blue tangs eat plankton, algae and other marine plants.
Range & Habitat:
In the Indian and Pacific Oceans, these fish live near branching corals to hide from predators.
Details:
Pacific blue tangs are small fish with royal blue bodies and bright yellow tails. On their sides, they have a dark blue “palette” shape running from the corner of their eye to the base of their tail. These herbivorous fish feed on algae and are known for their sharp tail spines used for self-defense. Pacific blue tangs typically grow to about 12 inches (30 cm) and are found in coral reefs and seagrass beds throughout the Indo-Pacific.