FishverifiedLeast Concern

Acanthurus pyroferus

Kittlitz, 1834

Chocolate Surgeonfish

Also known as: Fire Surgeonfish, Mimic Surgeon, Mimic Surgeonfish, Mimic Tang, Orange-Gilled Surgeonfish, Pacific Mimic Surgeon, Yellowspot Surgeon

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About

Habitat

Reef-associated

Depth

0–60 m

Max size

29 cm

Diet

Browsing on substrate

Lifespan

28 yrs

Taxonomy

Class

Teleostei

Order

Acanthuriformes

Family

Acanthuridae

Where to find it

common

occasional

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Monrovia Surgeonfish

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Yellowfin Surgeonfish

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Longnose Surgeonfish

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Yellow Tang

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Orange-Socket Surgeonfish

Acanthurus achilles

Achilles Tang