Stephanolepis hispidus

Filefishes

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  • Planehead filefish
  • Brauner Feilenfisch
  • Bruine vijlvis
  • Bourse à tête plane;Lime à grande tête
  • Gallo verde

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic
  • The temperate Atlantic

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 3 and 80 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 25 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : Shrimps - Zooplankton
  • The animal can show variable colouring

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Aquarium enthusiasts.