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Whitespotted filefish ♂️ Sep 15, 2017. Seen in dive site Sharon&#039;sSerenity in Klein Bonaire. <br /> Males are readily distinguished from females of about same size by the larger spines on caudal peduncle and by orange color of patch of setae anterior to the peduncular spines on males. Cantherhines macrocerus,Caribbean Netherlands,Geotagged,Summer,Whitespotted Filefish Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Whitespotted filefish ♂️

Sep 15, 2017. Seen in dive site Sharon'sSerenity in Klein Bonaire.
Males are readily distinguished from females of about same size by the larger spines on caudal peduncle and by orange color of patch of setae anterior to the peduncular spines on males.

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The Whitespotted Filefish

Inhabits coral reefs or rocky bottoms (Ref. 5217). Found among gorgonians. Occurs in pairs (Ref. 5521). Feeds mainly on sponges, gorgonians, and algae (Ref. 9710) but also eats hydroids and stinging coral.

Source: http://eol.org/pages/207511/overview

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Similar species: Box, Puffer And Trigger Fishes
Species identified by Patomarazul
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Uploaded Dec 27, 2017. Captured Sep 15, 2017 15:05 in Kaya Gob. N. Debrot, Kralendijk, Caribbean Netherlands.
country flag of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba Explore Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba 263 203 0
  • XZ-1
  • f/2.5
  • 1/125s
  • ISO160
  • 6mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.