National Aquarium: Yellow Tang (Zebrasoma flavescens)
Did you know, this reef-dwelling fish is known—and named—for its bright yellow coloring?
The reef-dwelling yellow tang is known for its bright yellow body. It is a popular aquarium fish and is exported from Hawaii in great numbers for this purpose. It spawns primarily during the full moon. Although males can become territorial, the yellow tang is sometimes known to live in small groups.
These vibrant fish look very similar to juvenile blue tangs, but blue tangs turn blue and grow quite a bit larger, whereas yellow tangs retain their bright yellow color and stay fairly small.
Learn more about the yellow tang!
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Did you know, this reef-dwelling fish is known—and named—for its bright yellow coloring?
The reef-dwelling yellow tang is known for its bright yellow body. It is a popular aquarium fish and is exported from Hawaii in great numbers for this purpose. It spawns primarily during the full moon. Although males can become territorial, the yellow tang is sometimes known to live in small groups.
These vibrant fish look very similar to juvenile blue tangs, but blue tangs turn blue and grow quite a bit larger, whereas yellow tangs retain their bright yellow color and stay fairly small.
Learn more about the yellow tang!