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Tang I know it is a species of tang but not sure which one. My guess would be atlantic blue tang. Acanthurus coeruleus Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Tang

I know it is a species of tang but not sure which one. My guess would be atlantic blue tang.

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    WildFlower
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    Indeed, Acanthurus coeruleus looks like a good match to me. Posted 10 years ago

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The Blue Tang

''Acanthurus coeruleus'' is a surgeonfish found commonly in the Atlantic Ocean. It can grow up to 16 inches long. Common names include Atlantic blue tang, blue barber, blue doctor, blue doctorfish, blue tang, blue tang surgeonfish, yellow barber, and yellow doctorfish.

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Similar species: Butterflyfishes, Angelfishes
Species identified by Eric_S
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Uploaded Aug 14, 2015. Captured Aug 6, 2015 00:56.
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  • Micro HD+ Underwater Camera
  • f/2.8
  • 1/120s
  • ISO177
  • 2.7mm