Monacanthus tuckeri

Filefishes

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Slender filefish
Schlanker Feilenfish;Kleiner Feilenfisch
Slanke vijlvis;Trekkervis
Bourse élancée
Pez ballesta;Lija reticulada;Cachua perra; Cholita
Pesce balestra

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally motionless in its environment
The species is generally found among algae or invertebrates (sponges, rods, corals...)
The species can be found between 3 and 20 Meters.
Uncommon Species
Hides in branchy corals and rods.

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary
Hides in branchy corals and rods.
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 10 cm
The animal feeds mainly on small invertebrates that it gleans on the seafloor.
Diet : Algae -
The animal changes colour like a chameleon

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest

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