Jewelled Tang
Zebrasoma gemmatum
Classification
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Perciformes
- Family
- Acanthuridae
L'Acanthure à pierreries (Zebrasoma gemmatum) est une espèce de poissons osseux marins de la famille des Acanthuridae. Il vient des zones aux alentours de l'île Maurice dans l’océan Indien.
Zebrasoma gemmatum, the gem tang, jewelled tang, spotted tang or Mauritian tang, is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Acanthuridae which includes the surgeonfishes, unicornfishes and tangs. This species is found in the Western Indian Ocean. The spotted tang is a highly prized specimen by marine aquarists and often commands high prices.
El cirujano moteado (Zebrasoma gemmatum) es un pez cirujano, de la familia de los Acantúridos. Es un ágil y vistoso nadador. Sociable con la mayoría de habitantes del arrecife, a excepción de machos de su misma especie y de cualquiera que invada su territorio.
Distribution
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