The Broom filefish (Amanses scopas) is a saltwater fish of the family Monacanthidae that grows up to 20 cm.
Description
The broom filefish is a filefish from the Indo-Pacific, from the Red Sea to Mozambique and east to the Society and Tuamotu islands, north to Japan. The species grows to about 20 cm and has a brown body with about twelve narrow, dark cross-bars. Males bear a bundle of long bristly spines on the tail base resembling a broom, females a brush-like patch. It lives on clear coral reefs with rubble and feeds on coral polyps. The fish is harmless to humans and is assessed as Least Concern (LC) by the IUCN.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Broom filefish?
The Broom filefish has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a vertical stripes pattern.
Where does the Broom filefish live?
The Broom filefish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Broom filefish get?
The Broom filefish grows to a maximum of about 20 cm.
Is the Broom filefish dangerous to humans?
No, the Broom filefish is harmless to humans.
Is the Broom filefish edible?
The Broom filefish is not usually eaten.
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