Acanthuridae

purple tang

Zebrasoma xanthurum

Thirty Six Point Seven Centimeters Acanthurid Fish

• Brown
• Purple
• Tropical
• Regional distribution
• Marine fish
• Indian Ocean
• South Asia
• Medium
• Tropical fish

Zebrasoma xanthurum, the purple tang or yellowtail tang, is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Acanthuridae which includes the surgeonfishes, unicornfishes and tangs. This species is endemic to the north western Indian Ocean.