Aluterus scriptus, Scrawled Filefish

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Max Depth

120 m

Description

Aluterus scriptus is a marine fish belonging to the family Monacanthidae. Other names: Broomtail Filefish or Scribbled Leatherjacket. Description Aluterus scriptus is a medium size fish which can grow up to 110 cm (3.6 ft) in length. The body shape looks like an elongated oval, strongly compre... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Sri Lanka
Maldives
Vietnam
Bermuda
Seychelles
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Colors

Poisonous

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Habitat and Environment

Coral reef

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Social Behaviour

Couple

Solitary

Edible

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