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Ever wondered why its called a Hippo tang?

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08-13-2013, 01:34 AM

mrhasan

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Well since I came here to answer, here's the real reason:

Its scientific name is "Paracanthurus hepatus"...from the word hepa, the term "hippo" came up.

You are a spooker heh

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