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

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Reports of ciguatera poisoning

Source: Fishbase

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