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Zebrasoma veliferum   (Bloch, 1795)

Common Name: sailfin tang

Taxonomy: available through

Interactive maps: Continental US, Hawaii, Puerto Rico

Nonindigenous Occurrences: In Florida, this species has been observed near Key Largo (in 2001 [Reef 2008]), Boynton Beach (between 2001-2008 [Reef 2008]) and Delray Beach (in 2003 [Reef 2008]). 

Means of Introduction: Aquarium release.

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References

Reef. 2008. Reef Environmental Education Foundation. Exotic species sighting programs and volunteer database. World wide web electronic publication. www.reef.org, date of download March 10, 2008.

Other Resources: Species summary for Zebrasoma veliferum Sailfin Tang (FishBase)
FishBase Fact Sheet

Author: Pam Fuller

Revision Date: 1/7/2009

Citation for this information:
Pam Fuller. 2009. Zebrasoma veliferum. USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database, Gainesville, FL.
<http://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/FactSheet.asp?speciesID=2300> Revision Date: 1/7/2009

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