Strap-Weed File-Fish
Pseudomonacanthus macrurus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–10 m
- Max size: 25.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The strap weed file fish keeps to shallow coastal algal reefs and estuaries, where its mottled body blends with weedy ground. Often seen in pairs, this filefish grows to about 26 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Monacanthidae › Pseudomonacanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278084.
FAQ
- How deep does the Strap-Weed File-Fish live?
- The Strap-Weed File-Fish (Pseudomonacanthus macrurus) is typically found at 1–10 m.
- Is the Strap-Weed File-Fish dangerous to divers?
- The Strap-Weed File-Fish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Strap-Weed File-Fish get?
- The Strap-Weed File-Fish grows to about 25.5 cm.