Cantherhines macrocerus
Filefishes
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 is generally found among algae or invertebrates (sponges, rods, corals...)
- The species can be found between 2 and 25 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally living in a couple
- The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 50 cm
- The animal feeds mainly on small invertebrates that it gleans on the seafloor.
- Diet : Rods - Algae - Sponges
- 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) :
Whitespotted filefish
Weissgepunkteter Feilenfisch
Witgestippelde vijlvis
Poisson-lime à taches blanches
Lija motas blancas;Lija colinegra