Broom filefish
📖 Overview
Inhabits clear coastal to outer reefs, usually in rich coral areas with rubble patches or gutters . Feeds on coral polyps . Solitary or in pairs . Less approachable than most filefishes . Usually seeks coverage in large corals when approached . Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 128797.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26 - 29; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 22 - 25. Body brown with up to 12 narrow dark brown crossbars; caudal fin dark brown; soft dorsal, anal and pectoral fins pale; lips dark brown . Males with numerous long spines in front of caudal peduncle; females with a toothbrush-like mass of setae . : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Broom filefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 18 m . Tropical; 32°N - 33°S, 32°E - 143°W south to Maputo, Mozambique (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
coral polyps (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amnases scopas | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
| Anameses scopas | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
| Anamses scopas | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
| Balistes scopas | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
| Monacanthus hystrix | Burton | 1835 | Synonym |
| Monacanthus scopas | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
| Thamnaconus penicularius | Fourmanoir | 1955 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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