The Yellowtail Tang is a vibrant marine fish known for its striking blue body and bright yellow tail. It typically grows to about 8 inches in length and weighs around 1 pound. This herbivorous species primarily feeds on algae and inhabits coral reefs in the Indian Ocean. It is known for its territorial behavior and active swimming patterns. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Yellowtail tang
length · weight
Yellowtail tang
length · weight


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