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Pacific Sailfin Tang

Zebrasoma velifer

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Acanthuriformes ›Family: Acanthuridae ›Genus: Zebrasoma

About

The sailfin tang (Zebrasoma velifer), the Pacific sailfin tang, purple sailfinned tang or sailfin surgeonfish, is a marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Acanthuridae which includes the surgeonfishes, unicornfishes and tangs. This fish is found in the Pacific Ocean and is popular in the aquarium hobby.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pacific Sailfin Tang?
The scientific name of Pacific Sailfin Tang is Zebrasoma velifer.
What kingdom does Pacific Sailfin Tang belong to?
Pacific Sailfin Tang belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Pacific Sailfin Tang belong to?
Pacific Sailfin Tang belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Pacific Sailfin Tang belong to?
Pacific Sailfin Tang belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Pacific Sailfin Tang belong to?
Pacific Sailfin Tang belongs to the order Acanthuriformes.
What family does Pacific Sailfin Tang belong to?
Pacific Sailfin Tang belongs to the family Acanthuridae.
What genus does Pacific Sailfin Tang belong to?
Pacific Sailfin Tang belongs to the genus Zebrasoma.