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Barred Filefish
Cantherhines dumerilii
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Spectacled Filefish
Cantherhines fronticinctus
- Max size
- View in app
- Max depth
- 43 m
- Found in
- 55 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- whiteblackbrownyellowblue
- Body shape
- Compressed
- Pattern
- Vertical markings, Spines pattern
Cantherhines fronticinctus is a species of marine fish in the family Monacanthidae. The Spectacled filefish is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo/ West Pacific area.
Description
It has a mottled pale greyish to yellowish-brown body with white bar on the caudal peduncle, rows of dark blotches that may form indisctinct stripes along the side, a dark patch on the body at the top rear of the pectoral fin, a dark mask between the eyes, and an iridescent blue ring around the eye. The Spectacled filefish is a small sized fish that can reach a maximum size of 25 cm length.
Distribution
Indo-West Pacific: south to Durban, South Africa, east to Marshall Islands.
Habitat
It is generally found in seaward reefs and in harbours. Usually in rich coral with various other mixed-invertebrate habitat. It is found close to shelter. It feeds on benthic organisms. Solitary.
Similar species
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Bristle-tail Leatherjacket
Acreichthys tomentosus
Hajam Filefish
Acreichthys hajam
Japanese Inflator Filefish
Brachaluteres ulvarum
Japanese Leatherjacket (juvenile)
Paramonacanthus japonicus
Japanese Leatherjacket (male)
Paramonacanthus japonicus
Questions
Is Spectacled Filefish dangerous?
Spectacled Filefish has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Spectacled Filefish?
How deep does Spectacled Filefish live?
Spectacled Filefish can be found at depths of up to 43 meters.
