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Mimic surgeonfish

Distribution : It inhabits reefs in the eastern Indian Ocean and western Pacific.

Its English name refers to juveniles mimicking certain angelfishes. The filmed adult is recognised by a combination of shape and markings, not its common name alone. It inhabits reefs in the eastern Indian Ocean and western Pacific.

Habitat of Mimic surgeonfish Habitat
Coral reef
Depth range of Mimic surgeonfish Depth
Filming depth not measured
Biological group of Mimic surgeonfish Group
Ecological role of Mimic surgeonfish Role
Herbivore

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Its English name refers to juveniles mimicking certain angelfishes. The filmed adult is recognised by a combination of shape and markings, not its common name alone.

WHERE DOES IT LIVE?

It inhabits reefs in the eastern Indian Ocean and western Pacific.

WHAT DOES IT EAT?

It grazes algae on reef surfaces.

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Mimic surgeonfish

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