Filefish

The Filefish lives in the reef-associated, marine, depth range 5 - 60 m , usually 5 - 30 m environment.

the filefish family contains approximately 107 species in 26 genera. Filefish are closely related to the triggerfish, pufferfish and trunkfish. More

filefish erect the dorsal spine and pelvis simultaneously to make it more difficult for a predator to remove the fish from a cave. More

Nelson used to place the filefish in a subfamily, the Monacanthinae (= "one spine") sharing the family Balistidae with the Triggerfishes, subfamily Balistinae. Note the convention in zoological nomenclature (scientific naming) of designating families with an -idae ending and subfamilies with -inae. More

Tassle Filefish Tassle FilefishTassle Filefish, Chaetodermis pencilligerus, is a hardy curiosity of a fish... Email Me$38.99 Fantail Filefish Fantail FilefishFantail Filefish, Pervagor spilosoma, is popular because of its exceptional color scheme... Email Me$27. More

Most Filefish available in the aquarium trade belong to the genus Pervagor. Filefish belonging to the genera Oxymonacanthus, Chaetodermis, and Monacanthus are also available. More

Filefish can be found among coral reefs and rocky outcroppings in temperate waters around the world. They dine on a wide range of foods including algae, sponges, tunicates, coral polyps, crustaceans and other invertebrates. More

Odd specimens of this filefish have been recorded from Hingham, Lynn, Nahant, and Boston Harbor in Massachusetts Bay; and from Cape Cod; all many years ago. More

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Filefish although prone to be shy, are great choices for the home aquarium. Related to the triggerfish, the filefish is a relatively easy-going species appropriate for even the beginner in the hobby. More

Why do Orange Filefish usually stay in pairs of 1 solid orange fish and 1 spotted fish? What is a filefish? What is the weight of a scrawled filefish? Post a More

The only recent report of this filefish from within the Gulf of Maine is of a 7-inch specimen taken in a trap at Provincetown, November 9, 1929. More

The Tassled filefish is the most unique saltwaterfish in my opinion.It is somewhat hardy and can be kept quite easily if provided the right enviorment.This fish is very shy and should not be placed in an semi-aggressive community. More

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The other filefish is the Blacksaddle Mimic Filefish, which mimics the Blacksaddle Sharpnose Puffer. 3 minute video w/o audio, of 120-gal reef, showing Longnose Filefish eating flake food. The other filefish is the Blacksaddle Mimic Filefish, which mimics the Blacksaddle Sharpnose Puffer. More

filefish definition file·fish (fīl′fis̸h′) noun pl. More

The scrawled filefish, Aluterus scriptus, is a filefish of the family Monacanthidae. Its length is up to 1.1 m, and it is found on tropical reefs circumglobally to a depth of 120 m. Aluterus scriptus 600. More

The Bristletail filefish uses its unique shape, skin color and texture to blend with its environment. It may stand on its nose to look likeMore>> 1 Product(s) Starting at $39. More

Adult Filefish are generally shallow water fish, inhabiting depths of no more than about 30 metres. They may be found in lagoons or associated with seaward reefs and seagrass beds; some species may also enter estuaries. Some filefish species are closely associated with dense mats of sargassum. More

The only recent report of this filefish from within the Gulf of Maine is of a 7-inch specimen taken in a trap at Provincetown, November 9, 1929. More

Common names

Cachúa in Spanish (español)
Cachúa blanca in Spanish (español)
Filefish in English
lija in Spanish (español)
Ocean tally in English
ocean triggerfish in English
Oceanaftrækkerfisk in Danish (dansk)
Peixe-porco in Portuguese (Português)
Pichiporko wow'i spil in Papiamento
Puerco in Spanish (español)
sobaco in English
sobaco lija in Spanish (español)
Turbot in English
Turco in Spanish (español)
Yotojoro in Wayuu
大洋疣鱗魨 in Mandarin Chinese
大洋疣鳞鲀 in Mandarin Chinese

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