Whitespotted Filefish, scientifically known as Cantherhines dumerili, is a marine fish that belongs to the Monacanthidae family, which consists of filefishes.
It has other names like Barred Filefish, Orange-fin File, and Yelloweye Leatherjacket.
You need to be careful while keeping this fish in a reef aquarium as it may harm certain corals or marine life.
Whitespotted Filefish Interesting Facts
- Whitespotted Filefish grows up to 15.0 inches (38 centimeters) long.
- Inhabits coral reefs in the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
- Has multiple names, including Barred Filefish, Orange-fin File, and Yelloweye Leatherjacket.
- May harm corals or marine life in a reef aquarium.
Whitespotted Filefish Habitat
Whitespotted Filefish is found in both the Indian and Pacific Oceans, living on coral reefs.
| Water Temperature: | Unknown |
| Water pH: | Unknown |
| Water Hardness: | Unknown |
Whitespotted Filefish Physical Characteristics
Size: 15.0 inches (38 centimeters)
Whitespotted Filefish grows up to 15.0 inches (38 centimeters) long.
Whitespotted Filefish Scientific Classification
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Tetraodontiformes |
| Family: | Monacanthidae |
| Genus: | Cantherhines |
| Scientific Name: | Cantherhines dumerili |
| Also Known As: | Whitespotted Filefish, Barred Filefish, Orange-fin File, Yelloweye Leatherjacket |
| Conservation Status: | Least Concern |