Whitespotted Filefish
Cantherhines dumerilii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–70 m
- Max size: 38 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The whitespotted filefish drifts over offshore coral reefs alone or in pairs and bolts into caves and crevices when approached. It nibbles coral tips, algae, sponges, and sea urchins, and its young ride beneath floating debris far out at sea.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Monacanthidae › Cantherhines
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276248.
FAQ
- How deep does the Whitespotted Filefish live?
- The Whitespotted Filefish (Cantherhines dumerilii) is typically found at 0–70 m.
- Is the Whitespotted Filefish dangerous to divers?
- The Whitespotted Filefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Whitespotted Filefish get?
- The Whitespotted Filefish grows to about 38 cm.