Fin's Fish Guide
The Hiddentooth filefish (Paramonacanthus cryptodon) is a saltwater fish of the family Monacanthidae that grows up to 7 cm.
Description
The hiddentooth filefish is a small filefish (Monacanthidae) from coastal waters of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 7 cm and has a deep, laterally compressed, brown-grey body with a rough skin and an erectable first dorsal spine. As a bottom-dweller it lives on sand, seagrass and rubble bottoms of shallow coastal water and eats small invertebrates, weed and seagrass. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Hiddentooth filefish?
The Hiddentooth filefish has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Hiddentooth filefish live?
The Hiddentooth filefish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Asia: Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand
How big does the Hiddentooth filefish get?
The Hiddentooth filefish grows to a maximum of about 7 cm.
Is the Hiddentooth filefish dangerous to humans?
No, the Hiddentooth filefish is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
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Same genus Paramonacanthus
More from the family Monacanthidae
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