Bristle-tail file-fish
Acreichthys tomentosus
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The bristle-tail filefish is from the tropical Indo-Pacific, from seagrass and algae beds near reefs. It changes colour quickly to camouflage itself. It is known for eating Aiptasia anemones, though this varies between individuals.
- Scientific name
- Acreichthys tomentosus
- Family
- Monacanthidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Saltwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Monacanthidae
- Order
- Tetraodontiformes
- Synonyms
- Acreichthy tomento, Balistes tomentosus, Monacanthus Blochii, Monacanthus tomentosus, Monacanthus trichurus, Parvagor tomentosus, Pervagor tomentosus, Stephanolepis tomentosus
Origin
- Native region
- Oceania, Ásia
Water
- Temperature
- 22–28 °C
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 14 cm
Behavior
- Diet
- Omnivore
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Egg scatterer
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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