Yellow Tang

Description:

A yellow tang at the Tulsa Zoo. The yellow tang is a peaceful ocean inhabitant that is an important part of the reef ecosystem. Collection of yellow tangs in Hawaii is regulated by the state and is conducted by licensed collectors.Very popular in the pet trade. They are prone to marine ich.

Habitat:

It is commonly found in shallow reefs, from 2–46 metres (6.6–150.9 ft) deep, in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, west of Hawaii and east of Japan. Hawaii is the most common place for aquarium harvesting, where up to 70% of the yellow tangs for the aquarium industry are sourced from.