Surgeonfish and Tangs

Surgeonfish and tangs life in coral reefs and feed on plankton or algae. Some of these fish can change their color! Others such as the hepatus tang are venomous, which helps them avoid predators. Tangs are a popular aquarium fish. Known for their bright colors and patterns that disguise them among coral reefs, surgeons and tangs are related groups of species that typically live in warm oceans around the world. Some even have long snouts that give them the name of unicornfish! Whatever they’re called, they’re an important part of life on coral reefs.