Paracanthurus hepatus Linnaeu 1766 blue tang, "Dory", palette surgeonfish, blue surgeonfish
The Blue Tang, Paracuanthurus hepatus, has a bright blue
body with black markings and a yellow tail with black stripes on
upper and lower edges. There are blades on either side of the caudal peduncle,
and venomous fin spines.
Blue Tang are usually found in small groups in coral. They feed
on zooplankton The Character Dory, in "Finding Nemo", was a Blue Tang .
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| Distribution | widespread Indo-Pacific |
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| Max size | 30 cms - usually much smaller locally |
| Family | Acanthuridae - Surgeonfishes |
