Species
Blue Tang
Paracanthurus hepatus
Also known as palette surgeonfish
Tier 5Eating5/10ultralight tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints~15–25 cm typical
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Range & spots
No mapped spots for this species yet.
This species is in the catalog but not yet linked to any mapped waypoint.
Overview: about blue tang
Bright blue tropical reef surgeonfish of northern Australian coral reef, made famous by Finding Nemo. Mostly an aquarium species; rarely caught.
Biology: Blue Tang size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef
- Typical size
- 15–25 cm (max 30 cm)
- Weight
- 0.1–0.4 kg
- Depth range
- 2–40 m
- Diet
- zooplankton, algae
- Global range
- Indo-Pacific
How to target: Blue Tang angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- incidental
Best season: when to catch blue tang in Australia
No seasonal pattern for blue tang yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: blue tang fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for blue tang yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.