About Cantherhines macrocerus (Hollard, 1853)
Taxonomy and Basic Body Color
The American whitespotted filefish, scientifically named Cantherhines macrocerus (Hollard, 1853), typically has a brown or olive body, and may also be grey.
Color Pattern Adaptability
These fish can rapidly change their appearance to a high-contrast color pattern, featuring a much darker background marked by many light-colored spots.
Size
This species reaches a maximum length of around 18 inches, making it smaller than the scrawled filefish, which also occurs in the same range.
Social Behavior
American whitespotted filefish are often seen in pairs.
