honeycomb filefish
| Scientific name | Cantherhines pardalis |
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| Descriptor | Rüppell |
| Year of description | 1837 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Monacanthidae |
| Genus | Cantherhines |
Introduction
Cantherhines pardalis, commonly known as honeycomb filefish, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size15 cm
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Maximum size25 cm
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ShapeOvoid
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Patternmottling
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Average size15 cm
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Maximum size25 cm
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ShapeOvoid
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Patternmottling
How to recognize the honeycomb filefish ?
The honeycomb filefish measures between 15 and 25 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly marron body. The also has noir and marron mottling.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The honeycomb filefish is a fish solitary naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductiondont le mode de reproduction est encore inconnu
The honeycomb filefish is a fish dont le mode de reproduction est encore inconnu.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Depth0 - 20 m
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FlowMedium and Slow
Biotope presentation
The honeycomb filefish is most often found at a depth between 0m and 20m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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