Regal Tang
Alternative names: Palette surgeonfish, blue tang, royal blue tang, hippo tang, Pacific Regal Blue Tang, blue surgeonfish, flagtail surgeonfish, Paracanthurus hepatus
The Regal Tang is a small fish that inhabits the warm waters of Pacific and Indian Oceans. Its main distinctive feature is its coloration. It has an oval bright blue coloring with yellow pectoral fins and flag-shaped tails. The juveniles have a different color being bright yellow with blue spots around their eyes.
The Regal Tang has a really interesting self-defense mechanism. It has a sharp spine which can stay erect in case of danger.
The popularity of Regal Tang comes from the well-known Disney film "Finding Nemo" and later became the main character in its own film called "Finding Dory".