About Pseudomonacanthus macrurus (Bleeker, 1856)
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
Pseudomonacanthus macrurus, commonly known as the strap-weed filefish, is a filefish species that belongs to the family Monacanthidae.
Maximum Size
This species reaches a maximum total length of 18 centimeters.
Social Behavior
Strap-weed filefish are most often found living in pairs.
Habitat and Distribution
They inhabit shallow coastal algal reefs and estuaries, with a range that spans across the Indian and Pacific oceans.
