Threadfins are not visible but the photo matches and fishbase says it is found in the maldives
Six-finger Threadfin
Filistriatus sexfilis
Also known as: Golden Six-thread Tasselfish, Kingfish, Moi Threadfin, Pacific Threadfin, Pacific Threadfin Fish, Six-feeler Threadfin, Six-fingered Threadfin, Tasselfish, Yellow-thread Threadfin, Polydactylus sexfilis
- Golden Six-thread Tasselfish
- Kingfish
- Moi Threadfin
- Pacific Threadfin
- Pacific Threadfin Fish
- Six-feeler Threadfin
- Six-fingered Threadfin
- Tasselfish
- Yellow-thread Threadfin
- Polydactylus sexfilis
Overview
Found in small schools over mangroves, mudflats, rock and sandy bottoms of open coastal waters, often in surge zones. These fish have extended rays on their pectoral fins which act like fingers, which they use for scouring mud and sand bottoms for food.
Because Threadfins stir up the sand with their extended rays they are often followed by other fish to share in their scraps, also being a schooling fish they are popular with anglers.
How to identify
Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Indo-Pacific
- Country only · 3
Found in small schools over mangroves, mudflats, rock and sandy bottoms of open coastal waters, often in surge zones.
Adult photos 3
Discussion 1
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- glhanni· 29 Jul 2012
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