The Grooved filefish (Paramonacanthus sulcatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Monacanthidae that grows up to 20 cm.
Description
The grooved filefish is a small filefish (Monacanthidae) from coastal waters of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 20 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 Grooved filefish?
The Grooved filefish has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Grooved filefish live?
The Grooved filefish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around mixed bottom.
How big does the Grooved filefish get?
The Grooved filefish grows to a maximum of about 20 cm.
Is the Grooved filefish dangerous to humans?
No, the Grooved filefish is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Paramonacanthus
More from the family Monacanthidae
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