Regal tang
A species of Regal tang, Also known as Blue tang, Hippo tang, Flagtail surgeonfish, Blue surgeonfish Scientific name : Paracanthurus hepatus Genus : Regal tang
Regal tang, A species of Regal tang
Also known as:
Blue tang, Hippo tang, Flagtail surgeonfish, Blue surgeonfish
Botanical name: Paracanthurus hepatus
Genus: Regal tang
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The regal tang (Paracanthurus hepatus) is a reef dweller from the Indo-Pacific region. It sports a pair of dangerous spines that can be extended when the fish feels threatened. The regal tang's flesh is malodorous and poisonous, so it's rarely eaten, but the fish are still collected for the aquarium trade. This, combined with the loss of reef habitat, has raised concern over wild population numbers.
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