Japanese Inflator Filefish
Brachaluteres ulvarum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 25–30 m
- Max size: 7.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small filefish of deep coastal slopes, it hides among green seaweed and soft corals and can puff up its body like a pufferfish when threatened. It feeds on algae and crabs and grows to about 8 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Monacanthidae › Brachaluteres
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279953.
FAQ
- How deep does the Japanese Inflator Filefish live?
- The Japanese Inflator Filefish (Brachaluteres ulvarum) is typically found at 25–30 m.
- Is the Japanese Inflator Filefish dangerous to divers?
- The Japanese Inflator Filefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Japanese Inflator Filefish get?
- The Japanese Inflator Filefish grows to about 7.5 cm.