Regal Blue Tang

Paracanthurus hepatus

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Size

25–30 cm

Depth

2–40 m

Range

Indo-Pacific

Habitat

Coral reefs

IUCN

Least Concern

How to spot

Royal-blue body; black '6'-shaped mark on the upper side; triangular yellow tail; flat oval body.

True colors

Royal blue body with a bold black 'palette' marking and a bright yellow tail.

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