Fishing for Japanese inflator filefish

Brachaluteres ulvarum

The Japanese inflator filefish is a small marine fish known for its ability to inflate its body as a defense mechanism. It has a compact, laterally compressed body with a rough texture. Typically found in coastal waters and seagrass beds, it feeds on algae and small invertebrates. It reaches about 4 inches in length and weighs around 0.2 pounds. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Japanese inflator filefish

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