Blue tang Coloring Pages

A popular ocean friend! It's Dory!

The Blue tang became super popular all over the world after appearing in an animated movie! Do youDory" You might know it by the name! VeryBright blue, black, and yellowIt is a tropical sea fish with a beautiful contrast of

What does the pattern on its body look like?

The most special thing about the Blue tang is its color and pattern.

• Whole body: ShinyPretty blue coloris doing.
• Pattern: From around its eyes to its tail fin,Black linesis boldly drawn. This black pattern looks just like a picture drawn with a palette.
• Tail fin: The tail fin isVibrant yellowand it stands out very well against the blue color of its body.

Where do they live?

Blue tangs areWarm tropical seaslives in

• Especially around Australia,Great Barrier Reefsuch asCoral reefslikes places where there are lots of
• You can often see them swimming in small groups around the coral reef.

What do they eat?

Blue tangs mainlySeaweedeats.

• They eat small seaweed growing on coral reefs by scraping it off rocks and coral.
• They have a very important job: they stop algae from growing too much and protect the coral reef.

A slightly dangerous tail fin!

Blue tangs have, at the base of their fins (especially the tail fin),Spines as sharp as a razorhas.

• It is usually hidden on its body. But when a Blue tang is attacked by enemies or gets surprised, it sticks out this spine to protect itself.
• So, even if you see one at the aquarium, please be careful not to touch it.

How long is their lifespan?

Blue tang live in the natural ocean, and they usually8 to 20 yearsIt is said that the Blue tang can live for a long time. They grow up slowly over a long time in a beautiful place called a coral reef.

How to choose colors: Combine 3 bright colors!

The charm of the Blue tang comes from its clear colors of blue, black, and yellow.

• Whole body: Try carefully coloring it in a bright and vivid blue. If you mix in a little dark blue or light blue to add a shiny look, it will look like it is sparkling in the water!
• Black markings: If you color the black line from around its eyes to its tail fin thick and clear, it will look super cool!
• Tail fin: Try coloring the tail fin in a lemon or orange-ish yellow so that it stands out!
• Eye area: Color the big round eye black. If you leave a little white light (highlight) inside the eye, it will look lively!

How to color to make it look 3D: Think about "light" and "shadow"!

The Blue tang's body is round and flat. To show this shape, let's think about "light" and "shadow."

• Shadowy spots: On the bottom of the body or the base of the fins, color the lower spots with a slightly darker blue or purple than your main blue. That will make the body look 3D!
• Sunny spots: If you leave a bright blue or light blue on the rounded part of its back, it will look like it is shining underwater!

Tips to enjoy your coloring page!

• Express yourself freely!
• You do not have to use real colors. You can color it in any colors you want for your very own Blue tang! For example, a pink Blue tang or a green tail fin would surely be cute, too!
• Try adding a background!
• What kind of place is the Blue tang swimming in? If you add colorful coral, seaweed, or little bubbles, your picture will come alive even more!