Least Concern
Blue Tang
Paracanthurus hepatus
A bright blue reef fish with a yellow tail, often found in Indo-Pacific coral reefs.
Category
Fish
Habitat
Coral reef
Diet
Omnivore
Lifespan
8–20 years depending on conditions
Size
Length 15–30 cm
Scientific Name
Paracanthurus hepatus
About Blue Tang
A bright blue reef fish with a yellow tail, often found in Indo-Pacific coral reefs.
It belongs to the Fish group and is commonly associated with coral reef habitats with a omnivore diet, with a lifespan of 8–20 years depending on conditions, a size of Length 15–30 cm, a conservation status of Least Concern.
Fun Fact
Blue tangs have sharp spines near their tails for defense.
Where Blue Tang Lives
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Indo-Pacific reefs
, Indonesia
Great Barrier Reef, Australia
, Indonesia