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  • Yellowtail Tang

    Yellowtail Tang

    Zebrasoma xanthurum

    Taxonomy Acanthuriformes, Surgeonfishes, Acanthurinae, Zebrasoma (7 species)
    Habitat Coral rich areas and rocky bottoms up to 20 m depth
    Activity pattern Mostly in groups, also together with other species, but can also occur alone or in pairs, diurnal
    Diet Algae
    Body length up to 36 cm
    Commerce Aquaristics
    Current population unknown

    Distribution

    Verbreitungskarte Blauer Segelflossen-Doktorfisch
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    Conservation status

    IUCN RedList