Aluterus scriptus

Filefishes

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Scrawled filefish
Schrift-Feilenfisch
Letter vijlvis;Schrift vijlvis
Bourse écriture;Poisson-lime gribouillé
Lija trompa
Pesce lima scrittura

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
The species can be found between 1 and 100 Meters.
Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary
The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 110 cm
The animal is a grazer of algae.
Diet : Omnivorous
The animal changes colour like a chameleon

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- -Sport or local fishing

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!