Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Yellow tang
Size:
On average, yellow tangs grow to around 8 inches (20 centimeters) long.
Diet:
Yellow tangs graze on algae, plankton and seaweed.
Range & Habitat:
In the Pacific Ocean, yellow tangs live in coral reef communities that have very minimal wave action.
Details:
Yellow tangs are entirely yellow in color. They’re oval-shaped and flat with long dorsal and pectoral fins. These tangs also have sloped snouts, perfect for eating algae in hard to reach places.