Sailfin Tang Closeup Square Format
by Johanna Hurmerinta
Title
Sailfin Tang Closeup Square Format
Artist
Johanna Hurmerinta
Medium
Photograph - Underwater Macro Photography
Description
Sailfin Tang, in latin Zebrasoma desjardinii. This fish grows to a maximum length of 40 cm (16 in), with sexual dimorphism producing males that are larger than females. This species shows the typical morphology of the family Acanthuridae. The body is oval or disc-shaped, with erectile and elevated fins. The coloration may vary from one individual to another and within the same individual, depending on its age. The Sailfin Tang has white spots on the head.
Like on most surgeonfish on each side of the caudal fin, in the middle of the caudal peduncle, there is a defensive dark spine. This spine is hinged and may unfold to 80°.
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March 7th, 2021
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