Orange Shoulder Tang “Acanthurus olivaceous”

Description

The Orangeshoulder Tang, also known as the Orangeshoulder Surgeonfish Orange-epaulette Surgeonfish, Orangespot Surgeonfish, or Orangeband Surgeonfish..

As a juvenile, it is solid yellow, with just the slightest hint of blue fringing on the anal and dorsal fins. As an adult, the front half of the body turns into light gray and the back half takes on a dark gray-blue color. Above the pectoral fins is an eye-catching orange stripe that is outlined by the dark gray color.