Kole tang, where r they from?

[CFOh]

Fyi, I found this interesting to share... Pls find below both r kole tang.. but they r from different nation.. Guess where they from? Happy IDing... will reveal answer tmr lunch.. Cheers and Happy Reefing....

[onizukaa]

My Guess

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Pic 1 aka left pic = Indian Ocean (body with dots)

Pic 2 aka right pic = Hawaiian (body with stripes)

[CFOh]

My Guess

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Pic 1 aka left pic = Indian Ocean (body with dots)

Pic 2 aka right pic = Hawaiian (body with stripes)

Thanks, bro onizuka, I think is too easy for tangs lover

Ya, first one is from Indian Ocean from African coast to Andaman Sea and slopes = Indian Gold-ring Bristletooth (Ctenochaetus cf Strigosus), the 2nd one is from Hawaiian Islands = Hawaiian Gold-ring Bristletooth (Ctenochaetus Strigosus)

Some info extract from book "Surgeonfishes Rabbitfishes and thier relatives by Rudie H Kuiter, Helmut Debelius, pg 78 & 79)

Indian Gold-ring Bristletooth (Ctenochaetus cf Strigosus)

An undescribed species, previously misidentified as Ctenochaetus Strigosus. Widespread Indian Ocean from African coast to Andaman Sea and slopes, often in small aggregations, usually in less than 15 m depth. Readily identified by the bright yellow around the eye and the numerous pale spots all over the head and body. Juveniles are usually bright yellow with irridescent blue margins on dorsal and ###### fins. Length to 18 cm.

Hawaii = Hawaiian Gold-ring Bristletooth (Ctenochaetus Strigosus)

Appears to be endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. Various shallow reef habitats, often in small aggregations. The name has been broadly used throughout the Indo-Pacific for several other species. This species is distinctive in colouration as juvenile and the bright yellow eyes show particularly in the darker adults. Aa common species in the Hawaiian Islands, reaching a length of 18 cm.

Thanks for reading..

[onizukaa]

Thanks, bro onizuka, I think is too easy for tangs lover

Ya, first one is from Indian Ocean from African coast to Andaman Sea and slopes = Indian Gold-ring Bristletooth (Ctenochaetus cf Strigosus), the 2nd one is from Hawaiian Islands = Hawaiian Gold-ring Bristletooth (Ctenochaetus Strigosus)

Some info extract from book "Surgeonfishes Rabbitfishes and thier relatives by Rudie H Kuiter, Helmut Debelius, pg 78 & 79)

Indian Gold-ring Bristletooth (Ctenochaetus cf Strigosus)

An undescribed species, previously misidentified as Ctenochaetus Strigosus. Widespread Indian Ocean from African coast to Andaman Sea and slopes, often in small aggregations, usually in less than 15 m depth. Readily identified by the bright yellow around the eye and the numerous pale spots all over the head and body. Juveniles are usually bright yellow with irridescent blue margins on dorsal and ###### fins. Length to 18 cm.

Hawaii = Hawaiian Gold-ring Bristletooth (Ctenochaetus Strigosus)

Appears to be endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. Various shallow reef habitats, often in small aggregations. The name has been broadly used throughout the Indo-Pacific for several other species. This species is distinctive in colouration as juvenile and the bright yellow eyes show particularly in the darker adults. Aa common species in the Hawaiian Islands, reaching a length of 18 cm.

Thanks for reading..

heh thanks bro for sharing!

[CFOh]

heh thanks bro for sharing!

[yikai]

kole eye (Strigosus)

can be found in Johnston atoll too. some sources say australia too but probably false.

[iskay]

Keep it coming....

[Terryz_]

The first one is actually Ctenochaetus truncatus... Normally we will see the juvenile ones... The adult forms is rarely found...

[yikai]

The first one is actually Ctenochaetus truncatus... Normally we will see the juvenile ones... The adult forms is rarely found...

agreed.

currently there are no undescribed species of tangs.

[CFOh]

The first one is actually Ctenochaetus truncatus... Normally we will see the juvenile ones... The adult forms is rarely found...

Thanks Terry,

http://www.gwannon.com/species/Ctenochaetus-truncatus

Ctenochaetus truncatus is named by Randall and Clements in 2001 and is known commonly as the Indian gold-ring bristletooth. The book I have printed 2001.. could be not synchronize yet.

The juvenile is something like below: U saw before?

Cheers...

[Terryz_]

Thanks Terry,

http://www.gwannon.com/species/Ctenochaetus-truncatus

Ctenochaetus truncatus is named by Randall and Clements in 2001 and is known commonly as the Indian gold-ring bristletooth. The book I have printed 2001.. could be not synchronize yet.

The juvenile is something like below: U saw before?

Cheers...

Yes, at ah beng and irene... Kept before... Not the easiest one I would say, they will slowly waste away even when it is eating mysis and nori.. Most likely Cyanide caught...

[CFOh]

Keep it coming....

try this..

[CFOh]

Yes, at ah beng and irene... Kept before... Not the easiest one I would say, they will slowly waste away even when it is eating mysis and nori.. Most likely Cyanide caught...

Haha.. I only seen mimic tang before...