Blue Tang

Hi! I’m a Blue Tang

The Blue Tang is a brightly coloured fish found throughout the Indo-Pacific in sheltered coral reefs. They often live in pairs or small groups of up to 14 individuals.

Blue Tang feed on both plankton and algae, and play an important role in the ecosystem: eating and removing algae that would otherwise kill or impair the coral it grows on.

Blue Tang Facts

Taxonomy

Paracanthurus hepatus

Population Movement

Increasing

Current Animals

Life Span (captive)

8-12 years

Weight

600g

Reproduction

Spawning takes place year round, with a peak between April and September. When this occurs, fish will change colour from a dark blue to a light blue. 

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Group Count

3

Life Span (wild)

30+ years

Size

15cm

Gestation

Distribution

Indo-Pacific