Blue Tang
Paracanthurus Hepatus
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameParacanthurus Hepatus
Other namesWedgetail 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
SizeUp to 31 cm (12.20 in)
WeightUp to .60 kg (1.32 lb)
FamilySurgeonfish / Acanthuridae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal water in the strong currents of reef channels, edges & slopes
