Acanthurus coeruleus is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Acanthuridae, the surgeonfishes, unicornfishes and tangs, found in the Atlantic Ocean. It can grow up to 39 centimetres (15 in) long. [3] .

The Atlantic Blue Tang Surgeonfish, Acanthurus coeruleus is a stunning tang originating in the Atlantic Ocean. It is a deep-bodied fish that is known to grow fairly large.

2019年11月5日 · It is also known as the regal blue tang, hippo tang, palette surgeonfish, royal blue tang, flagtail tang, blue surgeonfish, and Pacific blue tang. Simply calling it a "blue tang" can lead to confusion with Acanthurus coeruleus, the Atlantic blue tang (which, incidentally, also has many other names).

2021年4月15日 · The Blue Tang Surgeonfish is a beautiful tang discovered within the Atlantic Ocean. it’s a deep-bodied fish that may get fairly massive. A typical measurement is about 9 inches, however, some specimens can attain a whopping 15 1/3 inches in size.

Atlantic Blue Tang native habitat, distribution, behavior & aquarium compatibility. Atlantic Blue Tangs are found in coastal waters and shallow reefs throughout the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea from Florida down to Bonaire and Aruba.

2025年2月3日 · In the eastern Atlantic Ocean it occurs near Ascension Island. Blue tangs schooling over rocky coral reef. Photo courtesy NOAA. Tangs are found in coral reefs and inshore grassy or rocky areas at depths of 6-131 feet (2-40 m). In coral reefs, blue tangs live in holes and crevices where they are sheltered from predators while they sleep at night.

2024年5月27日 · The blue tang (Acanthurus coeruleus) is a marine fish species belonging to the genus Acanthurus. The name comes from the Greek words for thorn (akantha) and tail (oura) and refers to the bladelike spine found at the base of the tail.

The Atlantic Blue Tang is most common in the eastern Caribbean from Florida, through the Bahamas to as far south as Bermuda. It prefers coral reefs and grassy areas and can be found in shallow waters or in depths up to 100 feet.

Young Atlantic blue tangs are bright yellow in color despite their name. The Atlantic blue tang grows to be 12 inches (30.5 centimeters) in length. These fish graze on algae, keeping coral reef communities clean and healthy.

Atlantic blue tang inhabits both the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. Significant populations can also be found along the eastern coastal regions of the Americas from as far north as New York to as far south as Brazil. There is a species of fish commonly called the Pacific Blue Tang or Royal tang (Paracanthurus hepatus).