Bristle-tail file-fish (Acreichthys tomentosus)

Scientific name: Acreichthys tomentosus Linnaeus, 1758

The Bristle-tail file-fish (Acreichthys tomentosus) is a marine fish of the family Monacanthidae. Native range: Indo-West Pacific, East Africa to Fiji, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to New South Wales (Australia). Recently recorded from Tonga.

Biology

Dorsal soft rays (total): 27-30; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 26 - 29

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Species facts

Scientific name: Acreichthys tomentosus
Family: Monacanthidae (Filefishes)
Order: Tetraodontiformes (Puffers and Filefishes)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 12.0
Depth range: 2–15 m (7–49 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 2 - 15 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-West Pacific: East Africa to Fiji, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to New South Wales (Australia). Recently recorded from Tonga.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (K=0.86;)