Hair-finned filefish
📖 Overview
Hair-finned filefish (Paramonacanthus oblongus), first described by Temminck & Schlegel, 1850 is a fish in the family Monacanthidae (order Tetraodontiformes). It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Hair-finned filefish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hair-finned filefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical; 34°N - 25°S, 32°E - 178°W
🌿 Ecology
small invertebrates
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Hair-finned Filefish · Japanese Leatherjacket |
| 🇸🇦Arabic | سمك السترة الجلدية الياباني · سمك المبرد شعري الزعانف |
| 🏳️Catalan | Peix llima oblong |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Yosogi · ヨソギ |
| 🇰🇷Korean | 새양쥐치 |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-porco-de-Nagasaki |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monacanthus oblongus | Temminck & Schlegel | 1850 | Synonym |
| Stephanolepis oblongus | Temminck & Schlegel | 1850 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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