Cantherhines verecundus
Cantherhines verecundus Jordan, 1925
Shy filefish
photo by Randall, J.E.


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Family:  Monacanthidae (Filefishes)
Max. size:  12.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; brackish; marine; depth range 14 - 92 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Hawaii.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Also captured using rotenone (Ref. 6220).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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