White-spotted Tang Acanthurus guttatus

The White-spotted Tang, also called White-spotted Surgeonfish, is native to shallow reefs of the Indo-Pacific Oceans. Inhabiting surge zones, the white spots give camouflage in bubbling water.

Tangs are also known as Surgeonfish because of the sharp, scalpel-like spines at each side before the tail. These are used to defend against rivals and predators.

The White-spotted Tang grows to 26cm long. It feeds on algae.