Species ID
View AllPowder Blue Tang
( Acanthurus leucosternon )
Description
How to Catch
Distribution
Eating
Fast Facts
- Is a member of the family Acanthuridae (surgeonfishes, tangs, and unicornfishes)
- Not to be confused with Blue Tang (Paracanthurus hepatus)
- Can grow to 54cm in length
- Popular among aquarists
- Found in WA’s north west
- Frequents coral reef environments
- Occurs in small schools