Mudbank Filefish
Paramonacanthus sulcatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 15–50 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small filefish of sheltered coastal bays, it lives over muddy and sandy bottoms on trawling grounds between 15 and 50 metres. Reaching about 20 centimetres, it can lock its first dorsal spine upright and tuck into cover when threatened.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Monacanthidae › Paramonacanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278929.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mudbank Filefish live?
- The Mudbank Filefish (Paramonacanthus sulcatus) is typically found at 15–50 m.
- Is the Mudbank Filefish dangerous to divers?
- The Mudbank Filefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Mudbank Filefish get?
- The Mudbank Filefish grows to about 20 cm.