Description
Achilles Tang Acanthurus achilles occurs in the Western Pacific in the oceanic islands of Oceania to the Hawaiian and Pitcairn islands and in the Eastern Central Pacific at southern tip of Baja California, Mexico generally in very shallow waters in less than 5m to 10m, but this specimen was hiding by night in the current under a bolder at 13m depth. The large orange area is often cited as an example of warning coloration. Max. length 24cm USA, Hawai'i, West Coast Big Island at 13m depth 19°29'48.719" N 155°57'0.588" W