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Whitespotted Filefish (Cantherhines macrocerus) couple Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Jul 20, 2017 Cantherhines macrocerus,Geotagged,Mexico,Summer,Whitespotted Filefish Click/tap to enlarge

Whitespotted Filefish (Cantherhines macrocerus) couple

Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Jul 20, 2017

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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

Species identified by Thibaud Aronson
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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded Jan 24, 2018. Captured Jul 20, 2017 11:49 in Av. Rafael E. Melgar 601, Centro, 77600 San Miguel de Cozumel, Q.R., Mexico.
  • DMC-TZ70
  • f/6.3
  • 10/3200s
  • ISO800
  • 4.3mm