Zebrasoma scopas (Cuvier, 1829)
Brushtail tang, 40cm

Zebrasoma scopas is very common at Kwajalein on most lagoon, pinnacle and seaward reefs. The maximum size of 40cm given in Fishbase seems a bit large; most of our specimens are much smaller.

The rest of the photos are juveniles.

Created 8 July 2017

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