Longnose Tang

Scientific Name: Zebrasoma rostratum
Family: Surgeonfishes – Acanthuridae
Maximum Size: 21cm
Identification: Dark brown to nearly black, white tail spine; protruding snout.
Favourite: Solitary or form groups; feed on filamentous algae.
Hide-out: Lagoons and seaward reefs in 3-20m.
Location: East Central Pacific – Phoenix and Line Is. to French Polynesia and east to Pitcaim Is.