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.