Strapweed Filefish (Juvenile)
| Scientific Name: | Pseudomonacanthus macrurus |
| Species: | Filefishes (Monacanthidae) |
| Other names: |
Strapweed Leatherjacket, Small-spotted Filefish, Small-spotted Leatherjacket. |
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Strapweed Filefish (Juvenile)Uploaded by: @blogie in October 2011
Photographed at: Dayang Beach Dive Site, Talikud Island, Island Garden City of Samal - Philippines
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Description
Also known as Strapweed Leatherjacket, Small-spotted Filefish and Small-spotted Leatherjacket.
Found singly in weed or seagrass beds on reef flats and in lagoons.
They feed on invertebrates and algae.
Length - 24cm
Depth - 1-10m
Widespread Asian 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.
Fishy Stats
Length: 24cm
Depth: 1-10m
Found: Asian Pacific
Eats: Invertebrates and algae
Family: Filefishes
Species: Monacanthidae
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