Category: Acanthuriformes


Blotched Foxface Rabbitfish

Posted by:admin Posted On:6 Mar 2026

Siganus unimaculatus Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataSubphylum: VertebrataInfraphylum: GnathostomataSuperclass: OsteichthyesClass: ActinopterygiiSubclass: NeopterygiiInfraclass: TeleosteiOrder: AcanthuriformesFamily: SiganidaeGenus: SiganusSpecies: Siganus unimaculatus Common Names by Region English Aquarium Trade Description General Appearance The Blotched Foxface Rabbitfish is a brightly colored reef fish known for its


Zebrasoma desjardinii

Posted by:admin Posted On:13 Feb 2026

Desjardin’s Sailfin Tang Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description Quick ID A laterally compressed tang with a very tall “sail” dorsal fin, a spotted/peppered head, and a body pattern that often shows vertical striping with scattered dots. The tail fin


Zebrasoma xanthurum

Posted by:admin Posted On:3 Jan 2026

Yellowtail Tang Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ActinopterygiiOrder: AcanthuriformesFamily: AcanthuridaeGenus: ZebrasomaSpecies: Zebrasoma xanthurum (Blyth, 1852) Common Names Description Physical Characteristics The Yellowtail Tang is instantly recognizable by its deep, velvety purple to indigo body contrasted sharply by a brilliant yellow caudal

Zebrasoma flavescens yellow tang

Zebrasoma flavescens

Posted by:admin Posted On:18 Jun 2024

Yellow tang Taxonomy: Common Names by Region: Description: The Yellow Tang is a vibrant, lemon-yellow marine fish that is easily recognizable due to its striking color and distinctive body shape. It has a laterally compressed body with a continuous dorsal

Acanthurus olivaceus orange-band surgeonfish

Acanthurus olivaceus

Posted by:admin Posted On:30 May 2024

Orange-band surgeonfish Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description The Orange-Band Surgeonfish is characterized by a distinct orange band running vertically through its pectoral fins. Adults have a dark brown to olive body color, with a pale yellow to white area