Gulf Filefish
Paramonacanthus arabicus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–35 m
- Max size: 7.4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small filefish of rock and sandy bottoms in the Gulf, this species reaches only about seven centimetres. It turns up in otter trawls down to roughly 35 metres and in shallow beach seines.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Monacanthidae › Paramonacanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278917.
FAQ
- How deep does the Gulf Filefish live?
- The Gulf Filefish (Paramonacanthus arabicus) is typically found at 1–35 m.
- Is the Gulf Filefish dangerous to divers?
- The Gulf Filefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Gulf Filefish get?
- The Gulf Filefish grows to about 7.4 cm.