Spectacled filefish
📖 Overview
A generally uncommon species found in seaward reefs and in harbours. Usually in rich coral with various other mixed-invertebrate habitat . Found close to shelter . Feeds on benthic organisms . Solitary .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 33 - 36; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 31 - 32. Sometimes resembles the mottled color phase of C. pardalis, but most often has a pattern of about four broad dusky bands converging posteriorly and has a longer tail. : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spectacled filefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 43 m , usually ? - 25 m . Tropical; 32°N - 32°S West Pacific: south to Durban, South Africa, east to Marshall Islands.
🌿 Ecology
benthic organisms (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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