Unicorn Filefish
| Scientific Name: | Aluterus monoceros |
| Species: | Filefishes (Monacanthidae) |
| Other names: |
Leatherjackets, Unicorn Leatherjacket, Unicorn Leatherjacket Filefish. |
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Unicorn FilefishUploaded by: @blogie in April 2012
Photographed at: Dayang Beach Dive Site, Talikud Island, Island Garden City of Samal - Philippines
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Unicorn FilefishUploaded by: @Samuel in April 2013
Photographed at: Fishing day trip - Thailand
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Description
Also known as Leatherjackets, Unicorn Leatherjacket and Unicorn Leatherjacket Filefish.
Found singly, pairs or in groups usually in open waters but also around reefs and floating debris.
Varies in colour with age.
They feed on invertebrates and algae.
Length - 75m
Depth - 5-80m
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.
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