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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