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American whitespotted filefish

Scientific name: Cantherhines macrocerus

Size: Up to 15.8 inches

Color: brown, olive green

Distinguishing feature: Dimaond shape, orange, green back, sometimes white spots on the body

Where did we see it: Mexico

American whitespotted filefish of Mexico

American whitespotted filefish

Scientific name: Cantherhines macrocerus

Size: Up to 15.8 inches

Color: brown, olive green

Distinguishing feature: Dimaond shape, orange, green back, sometimes white spots on the body

Where did we see it: Mexico

In detail

This fish is often seen in pairs, often with different fur colors.

He is regularly seen in strange positions (head down, head up, etc.)

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American whitespotted filefish of mexique
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American whitespotted filefish of mexique

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