Distribution: from Indonesia and Christmas Island to Southern Japan, Hawaii, Pitcairn and Australia.
Often confused with the closely related Zebrasoma desjardinii, found in the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean.
at InterContinental Bora Bora Thalasso Spa (Tahiti and the Society Islands) © mikalm
at Wakatobi Resort (Indonesia) © nst56
at Kapalua Bay (Maui) © creach
at Hanauma Bay (Oahu)
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