Blue Tang
(Acanthurus coeruleus)
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES: Blue overall. 1. White or yellow spine on base of tail.
DESCRIPTION: Can change from powder blue to deep purple, and pale or darken. Dorsal and anal fins edged in bright blue. More circular than other surgeonfishes.
SIZE: 5-10 in. max. 15 in
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