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Weedy Filefish - Chaetodermis penicilligerus
The Weedy Filefish - Chaetodermis penicilligerus is also known as Leafy Filefish, its brown to brownish yellow, shaggy covered with numerous skin flaps; wavy brown lines on side, black dots on transparent dorsal anal and tail fins.
This was seen at Mabul Island, Sabah back in 2012.
''Chaetodermis penicilligerus'', also known as the prickly leather-jacket or tasselled leather-jacket, is a demersal Marine fish belonging to the family Monacanthidae. This fish is in the monotypic genus ''Chaetodermis''. It occasionally makes its way into the marine aquarium fish trade.
Similar species: Box, Puffer And Trigger Fishes
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This was the one and only time I saw this Fish, so it was definitely fantastic encounter :D Posted 7 years ago