This species forms large groups called schools that graze on algae in the deep waters around coral reefs. Fish in this genus are often called “surgeon fish” because of two scalpel-like barbs at the base of their tails. When provoked, a tang will quickly flick its tail and use these sharp spines to defend itself.
Crotalus durissus terrificus This species delivers one of the worst bites of any member of its family. The venom (not poison) is primarily neurotoxic,…
Ptilinopus melanospilus Females and juveniles have only green feathers. Males carry the namesake black nape in addition to grey and yellow head feathers and…
