Red Sea Longnose Filefish
Oxymonacanthus halli
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 10 m
- Max size: 7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
A tiny Red Sea filefish with a drawn out snout, it feeds almost entirely on the polyps of Acropora coral. Tied so closely to healthy coral, it is listed as vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Monacanthidae › Oxymonacanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 220064.
FAQ
- How deep does the Red Sea Longnose Filefish live?
- The Red Sea Longnose Filefish (Oxymonacanthus halli) is typically found at to 10 m.
- Is the Red Sea Longnose Filefish dangerous to divers?
- The Red Sea Longnose Filefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Red Sea Longnose Filefish get?
- The Red Sea Longnose Filefish grows to about 7 cm.