The Yellowtail filefish (Thamnaconus analis) is a saltwater fish of the family Monacanthidae that grows up to 19 cm.
Description
The Yellowtail filefish is a filefish or leatherjacket (Monacanthidae) from coastal waters of the western Pacific. The species grows to about 30 cm and has an elongate, laterally compressed body with a rough, file-like skin and an erectable first dorsal spine. As a slow swimmer it lives over reef, sand and weed bottoms and snaps at small invertebrates, algae and zooplankton. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Yellowtail filefish?
The Yellowtail filefish has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Yellowtail filefish live?
The Yellowtail filefish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Yellowtail filefish get?
The Yellowtail filefish grows to a maximum of about 19 cm.
Is the Yellowtail filefish dangerous to humans?
No, the Yellowtail filefish is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Thamnaconus
More from the family Monacanthidae
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