ナンヨウハギ

Paracanthurus hepatus

Least Concern Saltwater

最大体長

31.0 cm

最大体重

0.6 kg

体色

Royal blue body with a …

生息水深

2-40m

科

Pomacentridae

カテゴリ

Aquarium Fish

概要

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
生息水深	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

水質タイプ

Saltwater

生息水深

2-40m

分布域

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.

国

🇦🇺 Australia

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Distribution Map

Present Not recorded countries

Conservation Status

Least Concern IUCN Red List

ナンヨウハギ is classified as Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

食用・料理情報

味

Not consumed — a beloved ornamental reef fish known for its vibrant cobalt-blue coloration; popularized worldwide by animated films and kept in marine aquariums.

水槽飼育情報

飼育難易度

気性

Semi-Aggressive

最小水槽サイズ

450 リットル

水温

24-28

pH 範囲

8.0-8.4

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Taxonomy

目	Perciformes (Perch-like fishes)
科	Pomacentridae (Damselfishes)
種	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

よくある質問

Can you eat ナンヨウハギ?

Not consumed — a beloved ornamental reef fish known for its vibrant cobalt-blue coloration; popularized worldwide by animated films and kept in marine aquariums.

How big does ナンヨウハギ get?

ナンヨウハギ can grow up to 31.0 cm long and weigh 0.6 kg.

Is ナンヨウハギ good for aquariums?

ナンヨウハギ has a moderate care level, a semi_aggressive temperament, requires a minimum tank size of 450 liters.

Where is ナンヨウハギ found?

Is ナンヨウハギ endangered?

The conservation status of ナンヨウハギ is Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List.

What family does ナンヨウハギ belong to?

ナンヨウハギ (Paracanthurus hepatus) belongs to the family Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).