Quick Facts
Scientific Name :
acanthurus leucosternon
Max Size :
9
Color Form :
Blue
Diet :
Herbivore
Water Temperature :
72-78
Water Salinity :
35ppt
pH Level :
8.1-8.4
Minimum Water Tank Capacity :
380L
Population Trend :
Stable
Description
The Powder Blue Tang is a tropical fish. The Powder Blue Tang is uncommonly harvested for anything other than the marine aquarium industry. It is a commonly sold fish that is moderately difficult to care for, although its popularity is easily exceeded by the Blue tang and Yellow Tang Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 28-30; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 23 - 26. Blue with a white chest (Ref. 3145). Head black with a broad white band from pectoral-fin base to throat. No distinct white spot or broad white band below eye. Dorsal fin yellow (except white margin and black submarginal line). Anal and pelvic fins white
Threat to Human
IUCN Red List Status
