Cantherhines sandwichiensis (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824) Sandwich isle file |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
Family: | Monacanthidae (Filefishes) | |||
Max. size: | 19.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 73 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Hawaiian Islands. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Benthopelagic over coral and rock (Ref. 58302). Feeds mainly on algae and detritus, but also takes tunicates, corals, sponges and other benthic animals (Ref. 3921). Young spotted (Ref. 1623). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 March 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |