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''Paracanthurus hepatus'' is a species of Indo-Pacific surgeonfish. A popular fish in marine aquaria, it is the only member of the genus ''Paracanthurus''. A number of common names are attributed to the species, including regal tang, palette surgeonfish, blue tang , royal blue tang, hippo tang, flagtail surgeonfish, Pacific regal blue tang and blue surgeonfish.

Similar species: Butterflyfishes, Angelfishes
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Jun 18, 2017. Captured May 15, 2015 12:08 in Unnamed Road, 91308 Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia.
  • DSC-RX100
  • f/10.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO800
  • 10.4mm