Mimic Surgeonfish

Acanthurus Pyroferus
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Quick Facts

Scientific name Acanthurus Pyroferus
Other names Chocolate Surgeonfish, Mimic Surgeon, Orangegilled Surgeonfish, Pacific Mimic Surgeon, Yellowspot Surgeon
Size Up to 29 cm (11.41 in)
Weight Up to .45 kg (.99 lb)

Distribution

Habitat & AU Distribution Coastal waters, lagoons & seaward reefs amongst sandy, rubble & mixed coral areas of reef edges
Depth Range
Mimic Surgeonfish Distribution