Description

Also known as Honeycomb Leatherjacket, Leatherjacket, Wirenet Leatherjacket, Wirenet Filefish, Wire-netting Filefish, Wire-netting Leatherjacket.

Found singly, over outer reef slopes, and under sargassum weed rafts during the wet season.
They feed on benthic invertebrates.
Juveniles float with loose surface weeds.
Length - 25cm
Depth - 2-20m
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. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Cantherhines-pardalis