Blackbar Filefish
Pervagor janthinosoma
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 8–20 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A secretive little filefish of shallow lagoons and seaward reefs, the blackbar filefish tucks among rocks, sponges and crevices at the bases of big coral heads. Adults pair up, though you often spot just one while its mate stays hidden. It reaches about thirteen centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Monacanthidae › Pervagor
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 220072.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blackbar Filefish live?
- The Blackbar Filefish (Pervagor janthinosoma) is typically found at 8–20 m.
- Is the Blackbar Filefish dangerous to divers?
- The Blackbar Filefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blackbar Filefish get?
- The Blackbar Filefish grows to about 13 cm.