Broom Filefish
Amanses scopas
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–18 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A filefish of clear coral rich reefs, the broom filefish feeds on coral polyps and turns up alone or in pairs. Warier than most of its kind, it ducks into large corals when a diver draws near and grows to about twenty centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Monacanthidae › Amanses
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212242.
FAQ
- How deep does the Broom Filefish live?
- The Broom Filefish (Amanses scopas) is typically found at 0–18 m.
- Is the Broom Filefish dangerous to divers?
- The Broom Filefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Broom Filefish get?
- The Broom Filefish grows to about 20 cm.