Mimic Surgeonfish (juvenile)
Acanthurus tristis
Max Size
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Max Depth
30 m
Description
It is a medium-sized tang. It has a laterally compressed body and a small mouth, such as angelfishes and butterflyfishes. Its body is pale brown with dark colored dorsal, anal and tail fins, with white edging on the tail. The head is greyish.
As a juvenile, it has a predominantly greyish in colour body marked along the flanks with thin rust-coloured vertical wavy bars. It has an orange ring around the eye. The caudal peduncle and the caudal fin are black, with the rear margin of the caudal fin being bright blue. It mimics the colors and pattern of Centropyge eibli when juvenile.
Distribution
Indian Ocean: Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea west to Maldives and Chagos Archipelago, and east to islands of southern Indonesia at least to Bali.
Habitat
It occurs in shallow lagoon and seaward reefs, in areas of mixed coral, rock or sand. Juveniles mimic the cryptic Centropyge eibli.
Colors
Edible
See in SeabookHabitat and Environment
Coral reef
Conservation status
(LC) Least concern
Social Behaviour
Couple
Poisonous
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mimic Surgeonfish (juvenile) dangerous?
Mimic Surgeonfish (juvenile) is classified as: No, No, No. Always exercise caution and keep a safe distance.
Where can you find Mimic Surgeonfish (juvenile)?
How deep does Mimic Surgeonfish (juvenile) live?
Mimic Surgeonfish (juvenile) can be found at depths of up to 30 meters.