Broom-tail file
Aluterus scriptus
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<fishfyi-fish slug="broom-tail-file"></fishfyi-fish>Overview
Broom-tail file (Aluterus scriptus) is a marine fish of the family Monacanthidae (Filefishes), in the order Tetraodontiformes. Maximum recorded length is 110 cm, with a maximum published weight of 2.5 kg. Its recorded depth range is 3–120 m. Recorded habitats include coral reefs, estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 110,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 2,5 kg |
| Rango de Profundidad | 3-120m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs, estuaries
Información de Pesca
Taxonomy
| Orden | Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies) |
| Familia | Monacanthidae (Filefishes) |
| Especies | Aluterus scriptus |
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