Honeycomb Filefish (Cantherhines pardalis)
Fish in the family Monacanthidae. Moderate care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Yellow-tan body with distinctive dark hexagonal or honeycomb-pattern spots covering the head and body. Small mouth, compressed body shape typical of filefish, and a venomous dorsal spine.
Diet and feeding
Primarily a benthic carnivore feeding on small crustaceans, nudibranchs, sponges, and copepods in the wild. In captivity, offer a varied diet of frozen mysis shrimp, small crustaceans, and quality prepared foods designed for small predatory fish.
Difficulty and care for the Honeycomb Filefish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from East Africa and the Red Sea through Southeast Asia to the Hawaiian Islands and French Polynesia.
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