American whitespotted filefish
Cantherhines macrocerus
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A filefish from the western Atlantic, from Bermuda and Florida to Brazil, including the Caribbean, covered in white spots. It moves in pairs over coral and rocky reefs. It feeds mainly on sponges, sea fans and algae. It reaches 46 centimetres.
- Scientific name
- Cantherhines macrocerus
- Family
- Monacanthidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Saltwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Monacanthidae
- Order
- Tetraodontiformes
- Synonyms
- Cantherhines macroceros, Cantherines macrocerus, Monacanthus macrocerus
Origin
- Native region
- América do Norte, América do Sul, África
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 46 cm
Behavior
- Diet
- Carnivore
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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