Shy filefish
📖 Overview
Shy filefish (Cantherhines verecundus), first described by Jordan, 1925 is a small fish in the family Monacanthidae (order Tetraodontiformes). Adults typically reach 12.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 14 to 92 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Shy filefish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Shy filefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; benthopelagic; depth range 14 - 92 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Hawaii.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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