Oxymonacanthus halli

Filefishes

  • Red Sea longnose filefish
  • Rotmeer - Palettenstachler
  • Bourse Arlequin
  • Pez lima arlequín
  • Pesce lima arlecchino

Distribution

  • The Red Sea

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 30 Meters.
  • Rare species.
  • Endemic 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 : 7 cm

Relationship with humans

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