Scrawled Filefish

Scientific Name: Aluterus scriptus
Species: Filefishes (Monacanthidae)
Other names: Scrawled Leatherjacket, Scribbled Filefish, Scribbled Fish, Scribbled Leather Jacket, Scribbled Leather Jacket Filefish, Broom-tail File.

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Description

Also known as Scrawled Leatherjacket, Scribbled Filefish, Scribbled Fish, Scribbled Leather Jacket, Scribbled Leather Jacket Filefish and Broom-tail File.

This is the largest of Filefish in the species.
Found singly on coastal reefs along slopes and drop-off's.
They feed on invertebrates and algae.
Length - 1m
Depth - 5-80m
Widespread Circumtropical

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.

Spotted

The Scrawled Filefish is found in or near the Circumtropical region(s) and has been photographed 13 times by users @fishx6 @Alix

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