Photo by James Watt

Yellow tangs are completely bright yellow, except for their tail spine which is bright white. A schooling species that feeds on algae, they can grow to about 8 inches. Although they are easily seen near coral reefs to about 140 feet during the day, at night yellow tangs retreat to cracks and crevices. Yellow tangs are the most collected aquarium fish in Hawaii.

Yellow Tang
(Zebrasoma flavescens)

	Pacific Islands
	Coral reefs
	Algae
The status of this species is representative of the populations within the waters of this Sanctuary only, not global populations.
	Only in the waters around Hawaii can large schools of yellow tangs be seen feeding along the coral reefs.
	- Waikiki Aquarium - Bishop Museum - FishBase