Orange Filefish
Aluterus schoepfii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–900 m
- Max size: 61 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A filefish of seagrass, sand and mud bottoms that grazes on algae and seagrasses, drifting alone or in pairs. Young fish ride along with floating Sargassum, and adults grow to about 60 centimetres. It carries a risk of ciguatera poisoning if eaten.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Monacanthidae › Aluterus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159490.
FAQ
- How deep does the Orange Filefish live?
- The Orange Filefish (Aluterus schoepfii) is typically found at 3–900 m.
- Is the Orange Filefish dangerous to divers?
- The Orange Filefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Orange Filefish get?
- The Orange Filefish grows to about 61 cm.