What type of tang??

[bandos507]

Hi!

Does anyone know what type of tang this is?? It's a juvenile so colors may not be developed yet. Thank you!!

 

[jsker]

Blue Caribbean

 

[bandos507]

Will he change color or stay grey ??

 

[SantaMonicaHelp]

The color is similar to that of ocean surgeon fish but I am not an expert at fish ID so I can't tell exactly.

 

[tj w]

Atlantic blue tang

 

[eatbreakfast]

I agree with the ID of Atlantic Blue Tang.

 

[4FordFamily]

I agree with the ID of Atlantic Blue Tang.

As do I although it's rare for them to have semi adult coloration that small, I saw huge variances in the wild. Some juveniles turned quickly whereas other adults kept yellow coloration until 5" or so. Fascinating fish