Orangespotted Filefish
Cantherhines pullus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–50 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This filefish hangs near the bottom on shallow coral and rocky reefs, slipping among gorgonians and branching coral for cover. It grazes mainly on sponge and algae but will also take tunicates and bryozoans, and has been linked to ciguatera poisoning.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Monacanthidae › Cantherhines
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159493.
FAQ
- How deep does the Orangespotted Filefish live?
- The Orangespotted Filefish (Cantherhines pullus) is typically found at 3–50 m.
- Is the Orangespotted Filefish dangerous to divers?
- The Orangespotted Filefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Orangespotted Filefish get?
- The Orangespotted Filefish grows to about 20 cm.