What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fine detective captures a forest creature (5)" mean?

The definition is "Fine". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OK (synonym="fine") + A (synonym="Private Investigator – detective") + PI (synonym="Private Investigator – detective") = OKAPI; definition: "creature" The answer is OKAPI.

Fine detective captures a forest creature (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29520 | 9 Across | 2024-10-22 flower

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