Fuzzy Filefish
📖 Overview
Fuzzy Filefish (Paramonacanthus nematophorus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Monacanthidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24 - 27; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 24 - 28; Vertebrae: 19. Body width 2.0-2.7 in head length; body depth 2.0-3.0 in SL; head length 2.6-3.2 in SL; snout length 3.4-4.4 in SL; eye diameter 2.8-4.3 in head length.: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Fuzzy Filefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Fuzzy Filefish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Fuzzy Filefish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical Indian Ocean: Red Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Fuzzy Filefish |
| 🏳️Catalan | Peix llima d'aleta fràgil |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-porco-do-Zanzibar |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monacanthus cirrosus | Kossmann & Räuber | 1877 | Synonym |
| Monacanthus nematophorus | Günther | 1870 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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