The blue tang is also called the palette surgeonfish, due to the black mark on its side that is shaped like a painters palette. The name surgeonfish refers to the spines near the fishs tail, which resemble a surgeons scalpel. This makes them dangerous to h
The blue tang is also called the palette surgeonfish, due to the black mark on its side that is shaped like a painters palette. The name surgeonfish refers to the spines near the fishs tail, which resemble a surgeons scalpel. This makes them dangerous to handle. Despite this, they are very popular aquarium fish, particularly after being popularized in animated movies.
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