Pacific Sailfin Tang - Zebrasoma veliferum

The sailfin tang is a marine reef tang in the fish family Acanthuridae. They may live at water depths of 1 - 60 m or more. The fish grow to a maximum length of 40 cm. It has an extensive range throughout Oceania, the Indian Ocean, and the South Pacific. ''Zebrasoma veliferum'' is a popular fish in the aquarium trade. They are herbivorous fish specializing in filamentous algae. Though their skin is light beige with stripes, it can turn dark brown under stress.