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Teleostei

Atlantic Blue Tang

Acanthurus coeruleus

Patch reefs; Reef ridges separated by sandy channels; Continuous reef habitat

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Atlantic Blue Tang

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Habitat in featured records
Patch reefs; Reef ridges separated by sandy channels; Continuous reef habitat
Depths in featured records
5.5–11.5 m
Viewing activities
Scuba diving

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The available records do not establish a reliable local viewing season. Use the map’s month filter to inspect dated observations; it does not predict an encounter.

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RECORDED PRESENCE

Where has Atlantic Blue Tang been recorded?

These destination links use the same area and date cutoff as the map: 40 km circles, except for the four named regional rectangles. Checked 2026-09-19. Counts describe source records, not individual animals or sighting odds.

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