noun
palette surgeonfish; blue tang
A tropical marine fish, Paracanthurus hepatus, known for its vivid blue color and black markings. Common in aquariums and popularized by the character Dory.
水族館でナンヨウハギの群れを見た。
I saw a school of blue tangs at the aquarium.
ナンヨウハギは鮮やかな青色が特徴だ。
The blue tang is characterized by its vivid blue color.
The name ナンヨウハギ (南洋剥) literally means 'South Seas peel,' likely referring to the fish's scalpel-like caudal spine and its tropical habitat. The exact origin is uncertain.