Yellow Tang (Zebrasoma scopas)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Zebrasoma scopas
- Common name
- Yellow Tang
- Category
- Fish
- Family
- Acanthuridae
- Genus
- Zebrasoma
- Size
- 15–20 cm
- Depth
- 5–50 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- coral-reef
- Behaviours
- benthic, solitary
- Ocean zones
- Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea
Description
Zebrasoma scopas reaches 20 cm. Small brilliant yellow surgeonfish. Solitary, territorial over a small area. Specialized herbivorous grazer. Very common in aquarium and natural Indo-Pacific tropical reefs, 5-50 m depth. Very regularly observed in diving. LC (IUCN).
Photo of Yellow Tang
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Yellow Tang?
- Yellow Tang (Zebrasoma scopas) reaches 15–20 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Yellow Tang?
- Yellow Tang is found between 5–50 m deep.
- Is the Yellow Tang dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Yellow Tang?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Yellow Tang?
- Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.
Other species in the genus Zebrasoma
- Zebrasoma xanthurum - Yellowtail tang
- Zebrasoma desjardinii - Sailfin tang
- Zebrasoma flavescens - Yellow tang
- Zebrasoma rostratum - Longnose Tang
- Zebrasoma velifer - Sailfin Tang
Other species in the family Acanthuridae
- Acanthurus chirurgus - Doctorfish
- Acanthurus tractus - Atlantic blue tang
- Prionurus punctatus - Yellowtail surgeonfish
- Naso lituratus - Orangespine unicornfish
- Naso vlamingii - Vlaming's unicornfish
- Acanthurus pyroferus - Mimic Surgeonfish
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 219679)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2379864)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia