Species ID
View AllBrown Tang
( Zebrasoma scopas )
Description
Other names
Twotone Tang , Blue-lined Tang, Brushtail Tang, Sombre Surgeon-fish, Two-tone Surgeon
How to Catch
Distribution
Eating
Fast Facts
- CAUTION: Sharp caudal spines
- Is a member of the family Acanthuridae (surgeonfishes, tangs, and unicornfishes)
- Can grow to 40cm in length
- Popular among aquarists
- Found in Australia’s warmer waters from QLD to WA
- Frequents coral reef environments
- Occurs in small schools
