Slender Filefish
Monacanthus tuckeri
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–50 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The slender filefish drifts among gorgonian sea fans, its body so thin and patterned that it vanishes against the branches. It grazes algae and small invertebrates over sandy and rocky bottoms.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Monacanthidae › Monacanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159499.
FAQ
- How deep does the Slender Filefish live?
- The Slender Filefish (Monacanthus tuckeri) is typically found at 2–50 m.
- Is the Slender Filefish dangerous to divers?
- The Slender Filefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Slender Filefish get?
- The Slender Filefish grows to about 10 cm.