Fast Facts on Regal TangHas a torn on its tail that is as sharp as a

surgeon’s scalpel From the surgeonfish family

Become aggressive when put into the same space as other males

The average size is 12.2 inches longThey have very small mouths and compressed

bodies

Regal Tang and FoodThey eat:They are omnivores so they eat food like

plankton and shrimpOther fish in the aquarium Marine based seaweed and algae

Who eats them:Larger marine animals

HabitatWhere they live:Reefs across the Indo-Pacific Ocean. For

example, they can be seen in the reefs of East Africa, Japan, Samoa, New Caledonia and the Great Barrier Reef

Aquariums throughout countries

ReproductionThey mate during February and March

Usually one male with a group of femalesThey become sexually mature between 9 to

twelve monthsThey scatter their eggsEggs hatch within twenty-four hours

Is it edible?May cause ciguatera poisoning if consumed

by humansAlso, it gives off a bad odorPeople do not usually eat Regal tangsIt is primarily used as bait

Uniqueness of the Regal TangIt had a leading role in “Finding Nemo” as

DoryIt will fight with other male Regal TangsWill use tail spines to wedge themselves unto

coralIt is known by almost ten names: regal tang,

palette surgeonfish, blue tang, royal blue tang, hippo tang, flagtail surgeonfish, pacific regal blue tang and blue surgeonfish.

Can make themselves semi-transparent

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