Tropical Reefs

Mimic Surgeonfish

Acanthurus pyroferus

Location: Palau

Scientific Name: Acanthurus pyroferus

Also known as: Chocolate Surgeonfish

Category: Surgeonfishes

Size: 8 to 12 in. (20 to 25 cm)

Depth: 15-130 ft. (5-40 m)

Distribution: Pacific, Indonesia, Great Barrier Reef, French Polynesia