Specimen Information

Zebrasoma velifer
Zebrasoma velifer
(sailfin tang)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1885935
GroupFishes
GenusZebrasoma
Speciesvelifer
Common Namesailfin tang
StateFL
CountyPalm Beach
LocalityVones Reef, Boynton Beach
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameFlorida Southeast Coast
HUC8 Number03090206
HUC10 NamePierce Shoal-Atlantic Ocean
HUC10 Number0309020618
HUC12 NamePierce Shoal-Atlantic Ocean
HUC12 Number030902061800
Map
Collection Day30
Collection Month12
Collection Year2023
Year AccuracyActual
Reference 1
Ref. Number:46306
Author:Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Date:2026
Title:Southeast Florida Action Network (SEAFAN)
Publisher:Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Comments11:20am, depth of dive 55-60 ft. Fish looked to be a mature adult.
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierMatt Neilson
Number Collected1
Photo
Zebrasoma velifer


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [6/13/2026].

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