Bristle-Tail File-Fish
Acreichthys tomentosus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–15 m
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The bristletail filefish drifts over weed, rubble and seagrass on shallow coral reefs, its skin roughened and a small spine cocked on its back. Living alone, it picks at amphipods, polychaete worms and molluscs, and can shift colour to blend with its surroundings.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Monacanthidae › Acreichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 220054.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bristle-Tail File-Fish live?
- The Bristle-Tail File-Fish (Acreichthys tomentosus) is typically found at 2–15 m.
- Is the Bristle-Tail File-Fish dangerous to divers?
- The Bristle-Tail File-Fish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bristle-Tail File-Fish get?
- The Bristle-Tail File-Fish grows to about 14 cm.