Fishing for Orangetail filefish

Pervagor aspricaudus

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

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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