Chevron tang (Ctenochaetus hawaiiensis)

Scientific name: Ctenochaetus hawaiiensis Randall, 1955

The Chevron tang (Ctenochaetus hawaiiensis) is a marine fish of the family Acanthuridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 25–27°C (77–81°F). Native range: Pacific Ocean, throughout most Oceania, from Micronesia, Wake and Marcus islands to the Hawaiian Islands and Pitcairn Island.

Chevron tang care at a glance

Temperature: 25–27°C (77–81°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27-29; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 25 - 26. Gill rakers on anterior row 21-25, on posterior row 25. Juveniles differ greatly from adults. They have deeper bodies and are bright orange-red with numerous dark chevrons. Adults appear uniformly black from a distance but actually have numerous dark green horizontal pinstripes.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Ctenochaetus hawaiiensis
Family: Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes, tangs, unicornfishes)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 25.0
Depth range: 1–61 m (3–200 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 61 m, usually 5 - 40 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Pacific Ocean: throughout most Oceania, from Micronesia, Wake and Marcus islands to the Hawaiian Islands and Pitcairn Island.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)