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Powder Brown Tang
About Powder Brown Tang
Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus japonicus) is a type of fish that belongs to the Acanthuridae family. This dark brown fish has sharp spines used to defend and show dominance. This fish takes mass spawning at sea for its reproductive system, usually at night.
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Common Name
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Powder Brown Surgeonfish, Japan Surgeonfish, White-faced Surgeonfish, Gold Rim Tang.
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Acanthurus japonicus
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Species
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Acanthurus japonicus
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Genus
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Acanthurus
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Family
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Acanthuridae
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SubOrder
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Acanthuroidei
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Order
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Perciformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Powder Brown Tang |
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Color
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Black
Brown
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Pattern
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Striped
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Characteristics
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Dorsal Fins
Anal Fins
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Tank Level
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Middle |
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Min Height
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7 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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9 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Infrared Vision
Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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medium |
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Temperature
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72°F to 80°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
Fine Gravel
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Water Hardness
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Hard
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Minimum Tank Size
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125 gallons |
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pH
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8.1 to 8.4 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Powder Brown Tang including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Herbivores
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Temperament
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Calm
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
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Energy Level
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High Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Powder Brown Tang. |
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Lifespan
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15 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Marine
Coral Reefs
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Country
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Indonesia
Japan
New Caledonia
Philippines (the)
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