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Sailfin Tang
About Sailfin Tang
Sailfin Tang is a type of marine wild fish that belongs to the Acanthuridae family and is very popular among Tang fish lovers. This beautiful fish has a dorsal fin supported by 4 to 5 spines with 29 to 33 soft fins. The anal fin is supported by 3 spines and 23 to 26 soft fins. Plus, its body shape is disk-shaped.
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Common Name
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Pacific sailfin tang, Purple sailfinned tang, Sailfin surgeon, Sailfin surgeonfish, Ringed tang
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Zebrasoma veliferum
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Species
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Zebrasoma veliferum
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Genus
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Zebrasoma
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Family
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Acanthuridae
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SubOrder
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Acanthuroidei
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Order
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Acanthuriformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Sailfin Tang |
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Color
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Grey
Yellow
Brown
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Pattern
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Spotted
Striped
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Characteristics
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Dorsal Fins
Anal Fins
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Tank Level
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Middle |
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Min Height
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10 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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15 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Infrared Vision
Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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medium |
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Temperature
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75°F to 85°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
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Water Hardness
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Hard
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Minimum Tank Size
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180 gallons |
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pH
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8.1 to 8.4 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Sailfin Tang including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Herbivores
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Temperament
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Calm
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
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Energy Level
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High Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Sailfin Tang. |
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Lifespan
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40 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Marine
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Country
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Christmas Island
Indonesia
Japan
New Caledonia
Pitcairn
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