Genus

Common name: Bristletooth Tangs

Scientific name: Ctenochaetus

Ctenochaetus, commonly known as Bristletooth or Combtooth Tangs, are a genus of surgeonfishes known for their unique dentition adapted for grazing on algae. They are popular in the reefkeeping hobby for their algae-eating habits, helping to control algae growth in the aquarium. These tangs are generally peaceful and can coexist with a variety of other reef inhabitants. They require ample swimming space and a diet rich in marine algae and seaweed to thrive.

  1. Two-spot Bristletooth or Blue Eye Kole Tang (Ctenochaetus binotatus)
    Common name: Two-spot Bristletooth
    Scientific name: Ctenochaetus binotatus
  2. Whitetail Bristletooth Tang (Ctenochaetus flavicauda)
    Common name: Whitetail Bristletooth Tang
    Scientific name: Ctenochaetus flavicauda
  3. The swimming appearance of the Chevron Tang with beautiful stripes
    Common name: Chevron Tang
    Scientific name: Ctenochaetus hawaiiensis
  4. Common name: Blue-spotted Bristletooth
    Scientific name: Ctenochaetus marginatus
  5. Striated surgeonfish (Ctenochaetus striatus) in Red Sea, Egypt
    Common name: Striated Surgeonfish
    Scientific name: Ctenochaetus striatus
  6. Yellow Eyed Kole Tang (Ctenochaetus strigosus)
    Common name: Kole Tang
    Scientific name: Ctenochaetus strigosus
  7. Tomini Surgeonfish or Tomini Tang (Ctenochaetus tominiensis)
    Common name: Tomini Tang
    Scientific name: Ctenochaetus tominiensis
  8. Squaretail Bristletooth (Ctenochaetus truncatus)
    Common name: Squaretail Bristletooth
    Scientific name: Ctenochaetus truncatus