Blue Tang
Paracanthurus Hepatus
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Paracanthurus Hepatus
Other names
Wedgetail Blue Tang, Blue Surgeonfish, Dory, Flagtail Surgeonfish, Hepatus Tang, Indo-Pacific Blue Tang, Palette Surgeonfish, Palette Tang, Regal Blue Surgeonfish, Regal Blue Tang, Wedgetailed Blue Tang
Size
Up to 31 cm (12.20 in)
Weight
Up to .60 kg (1.32 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Coastal water in the strong currents of reef channels, edges & slopes
Depth Range
