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Definition of pacific blue tang
pacific blue tang
Plural:pacific blue tangs
pacific blue tang Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
7
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A species of marine surgeonfish native to the coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific ocean, characterized by a bright, vibrant blue body, a yellow tail, and bold black markings.
Example
"While snorkeling over the tropical coral reef, we spotted a school of Pacific blue tangs darting among the branching corals."
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Word Origin & Etymology
The name reflects its native Indo-Pacific habitat and vivid coloration. The term 'tang' refers to the surgeonfish family, historically named for the sharp, scalpel-like spines at the base of their tails.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pacific blue tang. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pacific blue tang