Stephanolepis diaspros

Filefishes

  • Reticulated leatherjacket
  • Gitter - Feilenfisch
  • Bourse réticulée
  • Pez ballesta reticulada
  • Pesce balestra reticolato

Distribution

  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean
  • The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
  • The species can be found between 1 and 65 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species
  • Endemic 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.

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!