Filefishes Collection

Picture No. 11676363
Planehead Filefish young fish hiding under floating plastic garbage (composite image) Date:

Mating display by pair of Wire-net filefish (Cantherhines paradalis), Queensland, Australia, Pacific

Strapweed Filefish (Pseudomonacanthus macrurus) adult, swimming over black sand at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Puffer Filefish (Brachaluteres taylori) juvenile, swimming, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Longnose Filefish (Oxymonacanthus longirostris) adult, Tanjung Nukae, Wetar Island, Barat Daya Islands, Lesser Sunda Islands, Maluku Province, Indonesia, October

Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) adult, close-up of head, at night, Lembeh Island, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, December

Seagrass Filefish (Acreichthys tomentosus) adult, swimming, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Radial Filefish (Acreichthys radiatus) adult, camouflaged in xeniid soft coral, Reta Island, Alor Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Rhinoceros Filefish (Pseudalutarius nasicornis) adult female, swimming at night, Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, April

Shortsnout Filefish (Paramonacanthus curtorhynchos) adult, swimming over black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Strapweed Filefish (Pseudomonacanthus macrurus) adult, resting on sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Tasselled filefish

Scraweled Filefish - eye - Indonesia
LEE-174 Scraweled Filefish - eye Indonesia Aluterus scriptus Lea Lee Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Smallspotted Leatherjacket / Strap-weed File-fish - Indonesia
LEE-295 Smallspotted Leatherjacket / Strap-weed File-fish Indonesia Pseudomonacanthus macrurus Lea Lee contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Scrawled Filefish - Red Sea
LEE-14 Scrawled Filefish Red Sea Aluterus scriptus Lea Lee contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Scribbled Leatherjacket Filefish, tropical coasts worldwide
PM-10603 Scribbled Leatherjacket Filefish, tropical coasts worldwide. marine fish Aluterus scriptus Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Shortsnout filefish - Found in protected habitats generally on open silty bottoms
VT-8843 Shortsnout filefish - Found in protected habitats generally on open silty bottoms, this species comes in a varity of colours and patterns. Bali, Indonesia

Scrawled Leatherjacket - Coral Reef dweller, territorial habitat. Not common Great Barrier Reef. Timor Sea
VT-8471 Scrawled LEATHERJACKET / Filefish Aluterus scriptus Coral Reef dweller, territorial habitat. Not common. Dist: Great Barrier Reef, Timor Sea

Planehead Filefish Bermuda to Brazil
KEL-985 Planehead Filefish Bermuda to Brazil Monacanthus hispidus Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

White-spotted Filefish Bermuda. Florida to Brazil
KEL-986 White-spotted Filefish Bermuda. Florida to Brazil Cantherhines macrocerus Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

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"Discover the Colorful World of Filefishes: From Mating Displays to Nocturnal Adventures" Filefishes, a diverse group of marine creatures, captivate with their unique characteristics and vibrant appearances. In Picture No. 11676363, witness the mesmerizing mating display of a pair of Wire-net filefish in Queensland. Their intricate dance showcases their bond and commitment. The Strapweed Filefish takes center stage next as it gracefully swims over black sand at night in Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi. Its slender body glides through the darkness, leaving behind an enchanting trail. A juvenile Puffer Filefish steals the spotlight as it navigates its way through Lembeh Straits. Despite its small size, this little fish exudes confidence and curiosity as it explores its surroundings. Moving on to Tanjung Nukae in Wetar Island, Barat Daya Islands, we encounter the elegant Longnose Filefish. With its elongated snout and striking patterns adorning its body, this adult specimen is truly a sight to behold. Intriguing us further is the Scrawled Filefish from Lembeh Island's depths during nighttime excursions. A close-up shot reveals intricate details on its head that make it stand out among other species inhabiting these waters. Seagrass becomes home for another fascinating member of this family - the Seagrass Filefish found in Lembeh Straits during January and February months. Whether swimming or resting amidst seagrass beds, these adults showcase remarkable adaptability within their environment. Meanwhile, exploring black sand once again brings us face-to-face with the Shortsnout Filefish in Lembeh Straits. Its distinctively shaped snout sets it apart from others while gracefully maneuvering through sandy terrain. Lastly but not leastly is our encounter with Radial Filefish residing within xeniid soft coral off Rinca Island in Komodo National Park.