Fringed Filefish
Monacanthus ciliatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–50 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The fringed filefish drifts head down among seagrass blades, blending in over grass beds and sandy bottoms in shallow water. It grazes on plants and algae and picks at small crustaceans, and the young ride along with floating Sargassum.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Monacanthidae › Monacanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159497.
FAQ
- How deep does the Fringed Filefish live?
- The Fringed Filefish (Monacanthus ciliatus) is typically found at 1–50 m.
- Is the Fringed Filefish dangerous to divers?
- The Fringed Filefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Fringed Filefish get?
- The Fringed Filefish grows to about 20 cm.