Powder blue tang

Acanthurus leucosternon

Vast feeding crowds scour fine algae from narrow reef crevices

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Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Compressed
Medium
Tropical fish

Powder blue tang is at home in coral reefs, living there as a marine fish. It is known for vast feeding crowds scour fine algae from narrow reef crevices.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Surgeonfishes and Allies
Family: Acanthuridae
Genus: Acanthurus
Maximum length: 23 cm
Water: Marine
Habitat: Coral reef
Body shape: Laterally compressed
Diet: Herbivorous
Distribution: Tropical waters
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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