Cantherhines fronticinctus
Cantherhines fronticinctus, known commonly as the spectacled filefish, is a species of marine fish in the family Monacanthidae.
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The spectacled filefish is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo/ West Pacific area.[2]
The spectacled filefish is a small sized fish that can reach a maximum size of 25 cm length.[3]
References
- Matsuura, K.; Motomura, H. (2016) [errata version of 2017 assessment]. "Cantherhines fronticinctus ". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T70010111A115475058.
- "Cantherhines fronticinctus, Spectacled filefish".
External links
- Photos of Cantherhines fronticinctus on Sealife Collection
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