Cantherhines pardalis

Filefishes

Honeycomb filefish
Netz-Feilenfisch
Bourse panthèse
Pez lima panal
Pesce lima leopardato

Distribution

The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

The species is generally observed in seagrass among algae or phanerogams.
The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
The species can be found between 1 and 25 Meters.
Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary
The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

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

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!