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Definition of sailfin tang

sailfin tang

Plural:sailfin tangs
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1

A boldly striped, herbivorous marine surgeonfish (genus Zebrasoma) native to Indo-Pacific reefs, characterized by dramatically enlarged dorsal and anal fins that resemble sails when fully extended.

Example

"The striking sailfin tang gracefully navigated the coral formations, grazing on algae with its specialized mouth."

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• Nearby Words

sailfin lizard
sailfin molly
sailfin pleco
sailfin tang
sailfish
saindoux
saint john

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sailfin tang. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sailfin%20tang
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