Zebrasoma scopas

Hawthorn Segelflossendoktor ( zebrasoma scopas )

The Hawthorn Segelflossendoktor ( zebrasoma scopas ) is a species of the family Acanthuridae.

The Hawthorn Segelflossendoktor lives in the lagoons and coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific from the coast of East Africa to Japan.

As with all Doctor fish species the body is flattened laterally and the hawthorn Segelflossendoktor. He also has a high dorsal and anal fin, which can be placed in the posturing. The body is brownish with a fine grid drawing and reaches a length of up to 17 cm. On the tail are typical of surgeonfish scalpels. There is also a yellow color form (Z. flavescens) looks similar to its close relative, the Yellow Segelflossendoktor confusingly.

The diurnal fish eats mainly algae nursery. Adult fish form loose gangs, which can be observed during feeding in lagoons and outer reefs.

Aquarium maintenance

Tangs are generally very delicate Pfleglinge in aquariums. However, the hawthorn Segelflossendoktor applies in this family as one of the easiest captives that have a high survival in the aquarium. It is because of its simple color but not as popular as his relatives. All fish commercially offered are wild-caught, because the breed is not possible.