Hawaii Reefs

Achilles Tang

Acanthurus achilles

Location: Big Island, Hawaii

Scientific Name: Acanthurus achilles

Also known as: Redspot Surgeonfish

Category: Surgeonfishes

Size: Up to 8 in. (20 cm)

Depth: 1-30 ft. (0-10 m)

Distribution: Central Pacific, Hawaii, Gulf of California, French Polynesia