The orangetail filefish is a small, laterally compressed marine fish distinguished by its bright orange tail and rough, sandpaper-like skin. It inhabits coral reefs and rocky coastal areas, where it often mimics surrounding colors for camouflage. Adults typically reach about 4 inches in length and weigh roughly 0.1 pounds. It is a shy, solitary species with deliberate movements. This summary was AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Orangetail filefish
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