Category: Acanthuridae


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