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Convict Tang
About Convict Tang
Acanthurus triostegus, or Convict Tang, is found in the tropical Indo-Pacific region. Typically, convict tangs are found in tidal pools, while large tangs are found at around 90 meters or 300 feet deep. Most adult convict tangs will gather in large groups to forage for food. It's actually for spawning female and male convict tang fish that gather in groups.
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Common Name
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Convict Surgeonfish, Convict Surgeon, Fiveband Surgeonfish
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Acanthurus triostegus
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Species
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Acanthurus triostegus
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Genus
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Acanthurus
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Family
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Acanthuridae
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SubOrder
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Acanthuroidei
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Order
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Acanthuriformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Convict Tang |
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Color
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White
Grey
Cream
Yellow
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Pattern
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Striped
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Characteristics
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Dorsal Fins
Anal Fins
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Tank Level
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Middle |
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Min Height
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10 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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11 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Infrared Vision
Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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medium |
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Temperature
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72°F to 78°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
Coral
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Water Hardness
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Hard
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Minimum Tank Size
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75 gallons |
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pH
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8.1 to 8.4 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Convict Tang including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Herbivores
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Temperament
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Calm
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
Paddling
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Energy Level
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High Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Convict Tang. |
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Lifespan
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7 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Marine
Coral Reefs
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Country
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Australia
Japan
Madagascar
South and Central America
Africa
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