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| Phylum Chordata > Subphylum Vertebrate > fishes > Family Monacanthidae |
| Strapweed
filefish Pseudomonacanthus macrurus* Family Monacanthidae updated Feb 11 Where seen? This filefish is sometimes seen on some of our shores among seagrasses and among seaweeds on the coral rubble. Features: To 24cm, those seen about 10cm. Highly variable pattern, generally yellowish background with white markings; white patches from nose to a little past the dorsal spine, a white stripe along the centre of the body from the gill opening. Tiny filaments sparsely over the body. No bristles on the tail. It is also called the Smallspotted leatherjacket. |
 Cyrene Reef, May 08 |
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Strapweed filefishes on Singapore shores
 Cyrene Reef, May 08 |
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 Pulau Hantu, Jul 08 |
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*Identification needs confirmation. Species are difficult to positively identify without close examination.
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