5 Unique Facts About Blue Tang, Cute 'Dory' Fish That Turns Out To Be Dangerous

 

Dory's character in the animated Finding Nemo movie was first shown in theaters in 2003. Since then, the existence of marine fish who are the main characters in it has skyrocketed and is known to many people. Such as clown fish, butterfly fish, puffer fish, and no exception to the blue fish with yellow fins named Dory. This fish has the original name Blue Tang with the scientific name Paracanthurus hepatus.

In the real life of Blue Tang this fish does live among sea anemones like his friend 'Nemo' the clown fish. But the real Blue Tang has a slightly different appearance from the animated picture. Besides that, there is more interesting information about Dory below, guys!

 

1. The flesh of this fish contains dangerous toxins

The appearance of 'Dory' fish that spoils the eyes does not mean it is good for our health. This blue-bodied fish contains toxins that can make a person affected by ciguatera disease which can be caused by certain types of reef fish. If you accidentally swallow it, it is very likely that you will experience serious diarrhea.

 

2. Can change color according to circumstances

The blue frill in the name doesn't mean this fish has a real blue color. Because at night blue tang fish experience a decrease in the nervous system so that it affects their body color. At that time the blue color on 'Dory' will look faded and look like purplish gray.

 

3. Algae is his favorite food

Besides living on coral reefs, blue tang fish also use the surrounding algae for their daily food. These small fish do not eat plankton or other small fish, so they are friendly fish of their kind.

 

4. Have many nicknames

In addition to the scientific name Paracanthurus hepatus, this cute blue fish has many other nicknames such as Pacific blue tang, Royal blue tang, Hippo tang, Regal tang and Palette surgeonfish.

 

5. Good friends with coral

Blue tangs do not just live on corals, but the algae they eat are parasites that can interfere with coral life. Too much algae can make the coral lose nutrients and eventually die. But thanks to 'Dory' none of that happened. Great job!

Well, that's some information about the blue tang fish we usually call 'Dory'. In order to maintain its sustainability, it is better to let them live in the wild and continue to breed happily in the sea.

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