Orangespotted Filefish
Cantherhines pullus
Orangespotted Filefish is a small reef-associated filefish with a pointed snout and orange spotting on a mottled body. It is typically shy, well-camouflaged, and more often seen than targeted by anglers.
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จุดประจำตัว
- Orange spots scattered over a tan to olive body
- Long, narrow snout with a small terminal mouth
- Deep, laterally compressed body with a single prominent dorsal spine
ที่อยู่อาศัย
Shallow coral and rocky reefs, rubble slopes, lagoon edges, and seagrass near hard structure in tropical and subtropical waters.
บันทึกเหยื่อ
Not a common sport target; if caught, small hooks baited with shrimp, squid strips, or bits of crab can take it. Tiny soft plastics or algae-imitating lures may also draw strikes around reef edges.
พฤติกรรม
Usually solitary or in pairs, moving slowly and picking at algae, sponges, and small benthic invertebrates while using cover to avoid predators.
คำเตือน
Sharp, skin-roughened body and a strong first dorsal spine can prick handlers; use caution when unhooking. Consumption guidance is limited for this species, so local regulations and advisories should be checked.
บันทึกการตกปลา
Fish very light tackle near reefs, jetties, and seagrass margins with slow presentations and minimal disturbance. It is more often incidentally hooked than actively pursued, so handle carefully and release promptly.