Rapanui filefish
📖 Overview
Rapanui filefish (Cantherhines rapanui), first described by de Buen, 1963 is a fish in the family Monacanthidae (order Tetraodontiformes). It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 20 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Rapanui filefish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rapanui filefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 20 m . Subtropical Southeast Pacific: endemic to Easter Island.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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