Estuary Filefish
Paramonacanthus tricuspis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–50 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This small filefish drifts over muddy estuary bottoms and sandy trawling grounds between 10 and 50 metres, often near algae and rubble. It reaches only about 10 centimetres and uses a locking front spine to wedge itself out of reach.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Monacanthidae › Paramonacanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278930.
FAQ
- How deep does the Estuary Filefish live?
- The Estuary Filefish (Paramonacanthus tricuspis) is typically found at 10–50 m.
- Is the Estuary Filefish dangerous to divers?
- The Estuary Filefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Estuary Filefish get?
- The Estuary Filefish grows to about 10 cm.