Mimic surgeonfish - Acanthurus pyroferus

This species of tang seems to benefit from taking on the coloration of several different species of angelfish. In this case, a young Acanthurus pyroferus or "tang mimic" has found a home in an area where Centropyge heraldi is common. The angelfish has a bit of gray behind its eyes but otherwise the mimic is a good match. 2 inches or 5cm

4 July 2014

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