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The Purple tang or Yellowtail tang is a species of reef surgeonfish in the family Acanthuridae. It was first described by zoologist Edward Blyth in 1852.

Similar species: Butterflyfishes, Angelfishes
Species identified by WildFlower
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By Elise Marie Myrvang Eikeland

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Uploaded Oct 30, 2012. Captured Jul 4, 2009 11:16 in 426-898 Brooklyn-Queens Greenway, Brooklyn, NY 11224, USA.
  • Canon PowerShot S5 IS
  • f/3.5
  • 1/50s
  • ISO800
  • 14.2mm