Twotone tang

Twotone tang

blackish from face to tail (juvenile fish)

Characteristics

A fish of the family Scrophulariidae with a triangular body. The face is a light yellowish brown, fading to a darker color towards the tail. Juveniles have vertical stripes. The eyes are black and the mouth is slightly protruding.

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Ecology

Inhabits coral reefs and eats algae on the surface of coral and rocks. The swimmers are slow rather than agile.

Habitat

Ishigaki Island

I photographed a juvenile fish foraging near coral while diving. The silhouette was unique and interesting. It was poking coral with its slightly sharp proboscis.

Pictures

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Picture of Twotone tang1|(juvenile fish) have a triangular shape.
(juvenile fish) have a triangular shape.
Picture of Twotone tang2|(juvenile fish) Foraging near coral.
(juvenile fish) Foraging near coral.
Picture of Twotone tang3|(juvenile fish) The color becomes darker toward the tail.
(juvenile fish) The color becomes darker toward the tail.
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