Spectacled Filefish

Cantherhines fronticinctus

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Max Weight

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Max Depth

43 m

Description

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.

Where to Find

Bali Laccadive Islands Mariana Islands Malaysia East Taiwan +50 more in Seabook

Colors

white

black

brown

yellow

blue

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Poisonous

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Social Behaviour

Solitary

Danger to human

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Venomous

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Similar Species

Barred Filefish Bristle-tail Leatherjacket Japanese Inflator Filefish Japanese Leatherjacket (juvenile) Japanese Leatherjacket (male) Leafy Filefish

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spectacled Filefish dangerous?

Spectacled Filefish is classified as: No, No, No. Always exercise caution and keep a safe distance.

Where can you find Spectacled Filefish?

Spectacled Filefish can be found in: Bali, Laccadive Islands, Mariana Islands, Malaysia East, Taiwan, Australia North, Marshall Islands, Malaysia West, Somalia East, Vanuatu, Brunei, China, Myanmar, Australia, Hong Kong, Kenya, India, Japan South, India East, India West, Thailand East, Thailand West, Indo-Pacific West, Oman, Oman East, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Vietnam, Seychelles, Cambodia, Indo-Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Bangladesh, Singapore, Tanzania, Malaysia, South Africa, Japan, Indonesia, Chagos Islands, Mozambique, Palau, Philippines, Solomon Islands, New Caledonia, Micronesia, Tonga and Samoa, Mascarene Islands, Madagascar, Kiribati, Pakistan, Comoros, Fiji, Thailand, Somalia.

How deep does Spectacled Filefish live?

Spectacled Filefish can be found at depths of up to 43 meters.