Powder Blue Tang

Acanthurus leucosternon

Family: Surgeonfish Category: Herbivore Max size: 23 cm

Species information

Habitat: Coral reefs
Distribution: Indian Ocean
Food: Algae
Way of living: Often found in pairs or small groups
Behavior: Active swimmer, grazes on algae, territorial

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