Cantherhines pullus reaches 20 cm. Small filefish with brown-green body spotted with irregular yellow patterns with two distinctive white spots at tail base. Thin first dorsal spine. Lives from 2 to 50 m on coral reefs and seagrass of Caribbean and tropical western Atlantic. Often in pair on coralligenous. Predator of invertebrates. Accessible and discreet macro photo subject for coral dives.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Orangespotted filefish?
Orangespotted filefish (Cantherhines pullus) reaches 12–20 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Orangespotted filefish?
Orangespotted filefish is found between 2–50 m deep.
Is the Orangespotted filefish dangerous to divers?
Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Orangespotted filefish?