Bristle-tailed Filefish (Juvenile)

Scientific Name: Acreichthys tomentosus
Species: Filefishes (Monacanthidae)
Other names: Bristle-tailed Leatherjacket, Bristle-tail Filefish, Bristle-tail Leatherjacket, Green Filefish, Green Leatherjacket, Seagrass Filefish, Seagrass Leatherjacket, Matted Filefish, Matted Leatherjacket, Fantail.

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Bristle-tailed Filefish (Juvenile)

Uploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2006
Photographed at: Lembeth Resort - Indonesia
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Description

Also known as Bristle-tailed Leatherjacket, Bristle-tail Filefish, Bristle-tail Leatherjacket, Green Filefish, Green Leatherjacket, Seagrass Filefish, Seagrass Leatherjacket, Matted Filefish, Matted Leatherjacket and Fantail.

Found singly on shallow coral reefs, sand flats and slopes with weedy patches.
They feed on invertebrates and algae.
Colour and pattern variable but usually has a dark V shaped marking on mid-side.
Length - 10cm
Depth - 1-25m
Widespread Indo-Pacific

Filefish can alter their colour and pattern to match their surrounds and so deter predators.
Although closely related to the Triggerfish, their "trigger spine" cannot be locked into place.

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The Bristle-tailed Filefish (Juvenile) is found in or near the Indo-Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 1 times by user @fishx6

Related creatures

Many creatures change during their life. Juvenile fish become adults and some change shape or their colour. Some species change sex and others just get older. The following creature(s) are known relatives of the Bristle-tailed Filefish (Juvenile). Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!