Biology:Acreichthys tomentosus
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Tetraodontiformes |
| Family: | Monacanthidae |
| Genus: | Acreichthys |
| Species: | A. tomentosus
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Acreichthys tomentosus, commonly known as the bristle-tail filefish or Aiptasia-eating filefish, is a species of demersal marine fish which belongs to the family Monacanthidae and is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-west Pacific. It is a small fish that can reach a maximum size of 12 cm (4.7 in) length and has the ability to rapidly change color and skin texture and patterns as to avoid detection and consequently predation.[2] It is oviparous.[3][1]
Description
On average, it ranges from 3.8 to 8.9 cm (1.5 to 3.5 in) in length. It has 27-30 anal spines and 26-29 anal soft rays.[3]
Distribution and Ecology
It is found in the waters around Sri Lanka, Ishigaki island, the Philippines , Indonesia, New Guinea, Queensland, New Caledonia, and Tonga. It inhabits shallow coral reefs, preferring sections of the reef which contain seagrass. It prefers temperatures of 27.6–29 °C (81.7–84.2 °F), a dissolved oxygen concentration of 4.51-4.59 mL/L (4510-4590 ppm), and a depth of 2–15 m (6.6–49.2 ft).[3][1]
Diet
It feeds on amphipods, polychaetes, and molluscs.[1]
Human Interaction
It is commonly kept in aquaria as a member of the clean-up crew for its willingness to eat Aiptasia anemones, a common aquarium pest.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Matsuura, K.; Motomura, H. (2016). "Acreichthys tomentosus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016: e.T69921254A115473596. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T69921254A70010065.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/69921254/115473596. Retrieved 26 November 2023.{{cite iucn}}: error: |doi= / |page= mismatch (help)
- ↑ Gumanao G.S., A.R. Bos & J.E. Randall (2018). "Seagrass Filefish, Acreichthys tomentosus (Linnaeus), a master of camouflage". Journal of the Ocean Science Foundation 30: 58–72. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/325737595.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2
- ↑ Ulrich III, Albert B.. "Caring For The Aiptasia Eating Filefish". https://www.saltwaterfish.com/content-caring-for-the-aiptasia-eating-filefish.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Acreichthys tomentosus. |
- Bailly, Nicolas (2008). "Acreichthys tomentosus (Linnaeus, 1758)". WoRMS. World Register of Marine Species. http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=220054.
- Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2023). "Acreichthys tomentosus" in FishBase. November 2023 version.
- Photos of Acreichthys tomentosus on Sealife Collection
Wikidata ☰ Q1483203 entry
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