
Mimic surgeonfish
Acanthurus pyroferus
Closest relatives | Perch family, surgeonfish, acanthurinae |
Habitat | Lagoons and coral reefs up to 60 meters deep |
Behaviour | Solitary. As young animals they mimic various dwarf angelfish as protection. |
Diet | Algae |
Body length | up to 29 cm |
Spawn | not much known |
Use | fishkeeping, rarely fishing |
Current status | stable |
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