During the spawning season, large numbers of twotone tangs gather at communal spawning grounds. There, they simultaneously release eggs and sperm into the water, allowing fertilisation to take place.
LC
Red List
Least Concern
Taxonomy
Acanthuridae, genus Zebrasoma (7 species)
Habitat
lagoons and coral reefs down to a depth of 60 metres
Behaviour and ecology
diurnal, lives in loose groups
Diet
algae
Taxonomy
Acanthuridae, genus Zebrasoma (7 species)
Habitat
lagoons and coral reefs down to a depth of 60 metres
Behaviour and ecology
diurnal, lives in loose groups
Diet
algae