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!