Paletten-Doktorfisch
Paracanthurus hepatus
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The blue tang, also known as the regal tang or palette surgeonfish, is recognized by its vivid blue body, black palette pattern, and yellow tail. Popularized by animated films, it has a retractable scalpel-like spine near its tail for defense.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 31,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 0,6 kg |
| Tiefenbereich | 2-40m |
Coloration
Royal blue body with a bold black palette-shaped marking from eye along the back and down the flank; caudal fin is bright canary yellow with blue base; upper and lower body margins have blue-black lines.
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs
Verbreitungsgebiet
Indo-Pacific from East Africa and the Red Sea east across the Indian Ocean to the Hawaiian Islands and French Polynesia. Common on surge-exposed outer reef crests and slope habitats of the Coral Triangle and Maldives.
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Conservation Status
Paletten-Doktorfisch is classified as Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
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| Ordnung | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| Familie | Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) |
| Arten | Paracanthurus hepatus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | الهيبو تانج |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 黃尾副刺尾魚 |
| German | Paletten-Doktorfisch |
| Japanese | ナンヨウハギ |
| Korean | 청색양쥐돔 |
| Portuguese | Cirurgião-patela |
| Russian | голубой хирург |
| Thai | ปลาขี้ตังเบ็ดฟ้า |
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