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Zebrasoma gemmatum (Valenciennes, 1835) Spotted tang |
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photo by
Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy/D. Terver |
| Family: | Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes, tangs, unicornfishes), subfamily: Acanthurinae | |||
| Max. size: | 22 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 10 - 61 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Mozambique and South Africa; also Madagascar, Reunion (Ref. 54356), and Mauritius. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27-28; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 24-25 | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits coral and rocky reefs (Ref. 9710). Juveniles in shallow water (Ref. 9710). Extremely territorial and solitary (Ref. 5503). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 07 May 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||