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 round and flat with long dorsal and pectoral fins. These tangs also have longs sloped snouts, perfect for eating algae in hard to reach places.