Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Mimic surgeonfish
Size:
These fish reach a maximum length of 11.4 inches (29 centimeters).
Diet:
Mimic surgeonfish eat sponges, algae, sea squirts, marine debris and plankton.
Range & Habitat:
In the western Pacific Ocean and southeastern Indian Ocean, mimic surgeonfish inhabit lagoons and rocky/sandy bottom coral communities.
Details:
Mimic surgeonfish use their coloration to blend into certain environments and avoid predators. Like other surgeonfish, they have sharp, scalpel-like spines on either side of their tail that they use for defense when threatened.