Regal Tang

Regal Tang (Paracanthurus hepatus) is a species of Indo-Pacific surgeonfish. A popular fish in marine aquaria, it is the only member of the genus Paracanthurus. The Indo-Pacific is home to the Regal Tang. The Great Barrier Reef of Australia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Japan, New Caledonia, Samoa, East Africa, and Sri Lanka all have them as do the reefs. One of the most prevalent and well-liked marine aquarium fish in the world is the regal tang. They reside in pairs or compact communities of eight to fourteen people. On the seaweed side of coral reefs, you can also find them next to cauliflower corals.

They feature a black "palette" pattern, a yellow tail, and a royal blue body. In the western and central Indian Ocean, the bottom body is yellow. It expands to 30 cm (12 inches). Males are typically larger than females and weigh about 600 g (21 oz) on average as adults. This fish has a circular body shape, a pointed, pancake-like nose, thin scales, and a flat, pancake-like appearance. The regal tang has three anal spines, 24–26 anal soft yellow rays, 26–28 dorsal soft rays, and nine dorsal spines.