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!