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Yellowtail tang

Zebrasoma xanthurum

The yellowtail tang lives in areas rich in coral.

LC

Red List
Least Concern

There, he lives alone or in groups of varying sizes.

Taxonomy

Acanthuridae, genus Zebrasoma (7 species)

Habitat

areas rich in coral and stony seabeds at depths of up to 20 metres

Behaviour and ecology

usually found in groups, sometimes alongside other species, but may also be found alone or in pairs; diurnal

Diet

algae

Taxonomy

Acanthuridae, genus Zebrasoma (7 species)

Habitat

areas rich in coral and stony seabeds at depths of up to 20 metres

Behaviour and ecology

usually found in groups, sometimes alongside other species, but may also be found alone or in pairs; diurnal

Diet

algae

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