Blackbar Filefish
Pervagor janthinosoma
Also known as: Blackbar Leatherjacket, Earspot Filefish, Earspot Leatherjacket, Gillblotch Filefish, Gillblotch Leatherjacket, Leatherjacket, Redtail Filefish, Redtail Leatherjacket, Red-tailed Filefish, Red-tailed Leatherjacket
- Blackbar Leatherjacket
- Earspot Filefish
- Earspot Leatherjacket
- Gillblotch Filefish
- Gillblotch Leatherjacket
- Leatherjacket
- Redtail Filefish
- Redtail Leatherjacket
- Red-tailed Filefish
- Red-tailed Leatherjacket
Overview
Found singly or in pairs, living secretively in and around crevices, bottoms of large coral formations, rocks and sponges, over shallow lagoons and seaward reefs, rich in coral growth.
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.
How to identify
- Pattern
- black bars
- Fins & Tail
- red tail
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Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Indo-Pacific
- Country only · 10
Found singly or in pairs, living secretively in and around crevices, bottoms of large coral formations, rocks and sponges, over shallow lagoons and seaward reefs, rich in coral growth.
Adult photos 10
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