| Common Name | Used in | Language | Type | Official Trade Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 三角倒吊 | China | Mandarin Chinese | Vernacular | No |
| 黃高鰭刺尾魚 | China | Mandarin Chinese | Vernacular | No |
| 黄高鳍刺尾鱼 | China | Mandarin Chinese | Vernacular | No |
| 黃高鰭刺尾魚 | Taiwan | Mandarin Chinese | Vernacular | No |
| хирург желтый | Russia | Russian | Vernacular | No |
| Ababang amariyu | North Marianas | Chamorro | Vernacular | No |
| Ababang amariyu | Micronesia | Chamorro | Vernacular | No |
| Alibang-bang | Philippines | Davawenyo | Vernacular | No |
| Gul kirurgfisk | Denmark | Danish | Vernacular | No |
| Indangan | Philippines | Cebuano | Vernacular | No |
| Kadlitan | Philippines | Waray-waray | Vernacular | No |
| Katol-katol | Philippines | Visayan | Vernacular | No |
| Kiirohagi | Japan | Japanese | Vernacular | No |
| Kollane sebrasoom | Estonia | Estonian | Vernacular | No |
| Labahita | Philippines | Tagalog | Vernacular | No |
| Lau'ipala | Hawaii | Hawaiian | Vernacular | No |
| Lemon sailfin | USA | English | Vernacular | No |
| Ligapwarig | Micronesia | Carolinian | Vernacular | No |
| Pakarero | French Polynesia | Mangareva | Vernacular | No |
| Palpal rangrang | Micronesia | Kosraean | Vernacular | No |
| Par-par | North Marianas | Carolinian | Vernacular | No |
| Somber surgeonfish | USA | English | Vernacular | No |
| Surahan | Philippines | Tagalog | Vernacular | No |
| Surahan | Philippines | Waray-waray | Vernacular | No |
| Tahillah | Philippines | Chavacano | Vernacular | No |
| Tudluan | Philippines | Tagalog | Vernacular | No |
| Yellow sailfin tang | USA | English | Vernacular | No |
| Yellow tang | North Marianas | English | Vernacular | No |
| Yellow tang | Micronesia | English | Vernacular | No |
| Yellow tang | Philippines | English | Vernacular | No |
| Yellow tang | USA | English | AFS | No |
| Yellow tang | Hawaii | English | Aquarium | No |
| Yellow tang | Global | English | FAO | No |