Yellow tang

The yellow tang (Zebrasoma flavescens) is a tang species native to shallow reefs in the West Pacific Ocean and the Hawaiian Islands. The yellow tang is bright yellow in color, with a white barb on it's tail fin, used to protect itself. Yellow tangs are mostly herbivores, feeding on algae. They live in small schools in around 10 induvial. They are a very popular saltwater aquarium fish as they are one of the most common saltwater species available in pet trade.