Spotted tang (Zebrasoma gemmatum)

Scientific name: Zebrasoma gemmatum Valenciennes, 1835

The Spotted tang (Zebrasoma gemmatum) is a marine fish of the family Acanthuridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F). Native range: Western Indian Ocean, Mozambique and South Africa; also Madagascar, Reunion, and Mauritius.

Spotted tang care at a glance

Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27-28; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 24 - 25

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Species facts

Scientific name: Zebrasoma gemmatum
Family: Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes, tangs, unicornfishes)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 22.0
Depth range: 10–61 m (33–200 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 10 - 61 m, usually 25 - ? m
Climate: Subtropical
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: Mozambique and South Africa; also Madagascar, Reunion, and Mauritius.
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.)