Cirurgião-patela

Paracanthurus hepatus

Least Concern Saltwater

Comprimento Máximo

31,0 cm

Peso Máximo

0,6 kg

Cor

Royal blue body with a …

Faixa de Profundidade

2-40m

Família

Pomacentridae

Categoria

Aquarium Fish

Sobre

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
Faixa de Profundidade	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

Tipo de Água

Saltwater

Faixa de Profundidade

2-40m

Distribuição Geográfica

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.

Países

🇦🇺 Australia

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Distribution Map

Present Not recorded countries

Conservation Status

Least Concern IUCN Red List

Cirurgião-patela is classified as Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Comestibilidade e Culinária

Sabor

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

Cuidados em Aquário

Nível de Cuidado

Temperamento

Semi-Aggressive

Tamanho Mínimo do Aquário

450 litros

Temperatura

24-28

Faixa de pH

8.0-8.4

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Taxonomy

Ordem	Perciformes (Perch-like fishes)
Família	Pomacentridae (Damselfishes)
Espécies	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

Perguntas Frequentes

Can you eat Cirurgião-patela?

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 Cirurgião-patela get?

Cirurgião-patela can grow up to 31.0 cm long and weigh 0.6 kg.

Is Cirurgião-patela good for aquariums?

Cirurgião-patela has a moderate care level, a semi_aggressive temperament, requires a minimum tank size of 450 liters.

Where is Cirurgião-patela found?

Is Cirurgião-patela endangered?

The conservation status of Cirurgião-patela is Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List.

What family does Cirurgião-patela belong to?

Cirurgião-patela (Paracanthurus hepatus) belongs to the family Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).