Scopas Tang
Description
of the Scopas Tang
The Scopas Tang is known by a variety of other names including Scopas Tang, Two Tone Tang, Blue-lined Tang, Brown Tang,
Brown Sailfin Surgeonfish, Bluelined Sailfin Tang, Brown Sailfin Tang
and Brushtail Tang. It is a monogamous fish that is very popular
in the marine aquarium, its peaceful nature makes it an ideal
community fish.
Profile of
the Scopas Tang
This
Profile contains interesting facts and information about the
Scopas Tang species.
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Size: Up to 40cm
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Fish Tank
conditions:
Temp: 25 to 28 Degrees. PH 8.1 to 8.4
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Diet / Feeding:
Algae, Dried, Frozen or Pellet Marine Fish Food
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Temperament:
Juveniles are solitary but adults live small groups of up to
20
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Habitat: Reef
Dwellers at depths of up to 60m
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Behaviour: Good
Community Fish
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Range:
Indo-Pacific
Scientific
Classification of the Scopas Tang
Definition: Scientific
classification, or biological classification, is how biologists
group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical
characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the
science of taxonomy.
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Species:
Zebrasoma scopas
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Popular Name:
Scopas Tang - Two Tone Tang - Blue-lined Tang - Brown Tang -
Brown Sailfin Surgeonfish - Bluelined Sailfin Tang - Brown
Sailfin Tang - Brushtail Tang
Kingdom:
Animalia
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Phylum: Chordata
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Class:
Actinopterygii
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Order:
Perciformes
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Family: Acanthuridae
Interesting Facts and Information -
How do you identify
the sex of a Scopas Tang?
The males and females of many fish species have different colors
or different shaped bodies. But there are also other fish
species where there is no visible difference. Its sometimes
tricky being an ichthyologist!
Interesting Facts and Information - Why are Scopas Tang slimy?
Scopas Tang secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin.
This slime provides protection against parasites and infections
and helps the Scopas Tang to move through
the water faster. Some fish species also release
toxins in their slime which ward off enemy attacks. Other fish
species use their slime to feed their young.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do Scopas Tang have gills?
Gills enable the Scopas Tang to breathe. Gills consist of thin
sheets of tissue containing blood vessels. As water passes over
the gills oxygen is absorbed into the blood stream Carbon
dioxide passes out into the water. The gills are protected by a
large bony plate called an operculum. Some fish species however
have lungs and breathe air.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do the Scopas Tang have fins?
A fin is an external appendage or "limb" of a fish. Fins are
used for directing, stabilizing, or propelling the different
fish species in water. Numbers of fins vary between fish
species, but there are usually seven. Each of the fins on a fish
are designed to perform a specific function:
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Dorsal fins - The
dorsal fin is located on the backs of fishes. The Scopas Tang
has Dorsal fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Ventral fins. The
ventral fin is located on the pelvic area of fishes. The
Scopas Tang
has Ventral fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Caudal fins. The
Caudal fin is located on the tail area of fishes. The Scopas Tang
has Caudal fins to propel through the water.
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Pectoral fins. The
Pectoral fin is located on the breast area of fishes. The
Scopas Tang
has Pectoral fins to for locomotion and side to
side movement
Interesting Facts and Information about
Scopas Tang
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