The Shortsnout filefish (Paramonacanthus curtorhynchos) is a saltwater fish of the family Monacanthidae that grows up to 11 cm.
Description
The shortsnout filefish is a filefish (Monacanthidae) from coastal waters of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 11 cm and has a laterally compressed, brown-grey body with a rough skin, a short snout and an erectile spine above the head. As a bottom-oriented fish it lives over sand and seagrass bottoms and snaps at small invertebrates and algae. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Shortsnout filefish?
The Shortsnout filefish has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Shortsnout filefish live?
The Shortsnout filefish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Shortsnout filefish get?
The Shortsnout filefish grows to a maximum of about 11 cm.
Is the Shortsnout filefish dangerous to humans?
No, the Shortsnout filefish is harmless to humans.
Is the Shortsnout filefish edible?
The Shortsnout filefish is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Paramonacanthus
More from the family Monacanthidae
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