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 gave yellow-brown bodies with a gray head, fins and forked tail. They also have a large black bar running from the base of their jaw to the corner of their eye.