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The Coral Sea The Sea of Tropical Fish

Sailfin tang

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Often seen in the shallow waters of coral reefs, reef slopes and lagoons of the Indo-Pacific. In Japan, from Sagami Bay southwards. They are herbivorous. They have a very long dorsal fin and anal fin. They are olive green with six grayish vertical stripes.

Scientific name Zebrasoma velifer
English name Sailfin tang
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