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Another common name for the Palette Surgeonfish is the Blue Tang. Either way, the scientific name is Paracanthurus hepatus. The fish's native habitat is found in the clear, current-swept seaward reefs of the Indian and western areas of the Pacific Ocean. There, they feed on microalgae and zooplankton. When alarmed, they hide among the coral. For their bright blue coloring fades under stress, or at night. Likewise, they lack their hallmark bright blue color as juveniles, when they're actually yellow.
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Are clown fish compatible with palette surgeonfish?
Yes.
What ecosystem is a Palette surgeonfish live in?
They inhabit marine ecosystems.
What eats the Palette Surgeonfish?
Predators of the Palette Surgeonfish include larger fish such as groupers, snappers, and sharks. They are also targeted by predators like moray eels and sea birds.
what animals eat Palette Surgeonfish?
tuna, bar jack, and tiger grouper are some of them
How long is a palette surgeonfish life span?
10 to 12 years in chickens bodys 12 to 20 in a pigs body
What type of fish were in finding nemo?
Jacques is a Pacific cleaner shrimp.
When was Ocean Surgeonfish created?
Ocean Surgeonfish was created in 1855.
What is the name of nemo's forgetful companion?
The forgetful companion is actually companion to Nemo's father, Marlin, while he is searching for Nemo. Marlin meets up with a fish named DORY who has problems with short-term memory. Dory is a Paracanthurus hepatus which is a species of Indo-Pacific surgeonfish. A number of common names are attributed to the species, including regal tang, palette surgeonfish, blue tang (leading to confusion with the Atlantic Acanthurus coeruleus), royal blue tang, hippo tang, flagtail surgeonfish, pacific regal blue tang and blue surgeonfish.
What is the meaning of palette scraper?
A palette scraper is used to slide paint on a canvas from one place to another. A palette scraper is also used to blend paints on a painter's palette.
What class are surgeonfish?
Surgeonfish are tropical marine fishes of the family Acanthuridae of the classActinopterygii.
Why are surgeonfish called surgeonfish?
Because they have spikes near the tail, which should be avoided if they are aquarium fish.
What type of fish is dory off of finding nemo?
Paracanthurus hepatus (Pacific regal blue tang)
