Fishing for Orangespotted Filefish

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The Orangespotted Filefish is a small marine fish known for its distinctive orange spots and rough, sandpaper-like skin. It typically measures around 8-10 inches in length and weighs approximately 1-2 pounds. Inhabiting coral reefs, it feeds on algae and small invertebrates. This species is known for its shy behavior, often hiding among coral branches. This summary is AI generated

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Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Reports of ciguatera poisoning

Source: Fishbase

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