Indian Ocean Mimic Surgeonfish
Acanthurus tristis
- Group: Surgeonfish
- Typical depth: 2–30 m
- Max size: 25 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
An Indian Ocean surgeonfish of shallow lagoon and seaward reefs over mixed coral, rock and sand. Its young mimic a cryptic pygmy angelfish, borrowing the disguise as cover while they grow.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Acanthuridae › Acanthurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219644.
FAQ
- How deep does the Indian Ocean Mimic Surgeonfish live?
- The Indian Ocean Mimic Surgeonfish (Acanthurus tristis) is typically found at 2–30 m.
- Is the Indian Ocean Mimic Surgeonfish dangerous to divers?
- The Indian Ocean Mimic Surgeonfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Indian Ocean Mimic Surgeonfish get?
- The Indian Ocean Mimic Surgeonfish grows to about 25 cm.