As their name implies, these fish have vivid yellow color, with prominent white spines on their tails. Their large dorsal and anal fins give them a tall body height. They have slightly protruding snouts that have a tiny mouth at the end. They mainly feed on species of algae.
- Scientific Name
- Zebrasoma flavescens
- Classification
- Order: Perciformes, Family: Acanthuridae
- Habitat
- South of Kochi Prefecture, Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean