The Palette Tang is easily recognized by its striking blue body and yellow tail, often referred to as the 'Blue Tang'. A memorable fact is that it gained fame as 'Dory' in the animated film 'Finding Nemo'.
Habitat
Prefers coral reefs and lagoons.
Diet
Primarily feeds on algae.
How common
Common
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