Yellow Tang

Zebrasoma flavescens

Marine AnimalsConservation: Least Concern

A bright yellow, oval reef fish from Hawaii and the Pacific. Yellow tangs graze algae on reefs, help keep coral healthy, and are popular aquarium fish.

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