Pacific Sailfin Tang
Scientific Name: Zebrasoma Veliferum
Species: Surgeonfishes (Acanthuridae)
Other names: Zebrasoma velifer, Doctorfishes, Lancetfishes, Sailfin Tang, Striped Sailfin Tang, Striped Zebrasoma.
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Pacific Sailfin TangUploaded by: @fishx6 in July 2009
Photographed at: Admiral Anchor - Coral Sea - Australia
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Pacific Sailfin TangUploaded by: @fishx6 in July 2009
Photographed at: Admiral Anchor - Coral Sea - Australia
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Pacific Sailfin TangUploaded by: @CazA in August 2010
Photographed at: Lizard Island - Australia
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Description
Also known as Zebrasoma velifer, Doctorfishes, Lancetfishes, Sailfin Tang, Striped Sailfin Tang and Striped Zebrasoma.
Found singly or in small groups in lagoons and outer reefs.
They have greatly enlarged dorsal and Anal Fins.
They feed on plankton and algae.
Length - 40cm
Depth - 4-40m
Widespread Pacific
Surgeonfish have a blade like spine in the tail that points outwards when bent, unicorns have two hook-like plates along the tail, these are used for defence and are as sharp as a surgeons scalpel, hence the name "Surgeonfish".
Some species are venomous. (edit)
Spotted
The Pacific Sailfin Tang is found in or near the Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 3 times by users @fishx6 @CazA
Related creatures
Many creatures change during their life. Juvenile fish become adults and some change shape or their colour. Some species change sex and others just get older. The following creature(s) are known relatives of the Pacific Sailfin Tang. Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!
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