Cantherhines dumerilii

Filefishes

  • Whitespotted filefish
  • Monacanthe rayé
  • Cachúa blanca nieves

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally found in the open sea.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 6 and 70 Meters.
  • Rare species.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally living in a couple
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 40 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : Coral - Sponges - Sea urchins - Mollusks - Algae
  • The animal can show variable colouring

Relationship with humans

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