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Acreichthys tomentosus
With its body color and markings, this filefish mimics the seagrass where it is often found. It feeds on amphipods (tiny crustaceans with no carapace), polychaetes (sometimes known as bristle worms) and mollusks. They grow to a length of about 12cm.
A. tomentosus is a reef-associated and non-migratory species, found at depths of 2 to 15m.
Spotted this filefish at a depth of about 5m during a very late night dive at Isla Reta Beach Resort, Talikud Island. It was trying to hide in a clump of seagrass.
Spotted on May 11, 2012
Submitted on May 20, 2012
4 Comments
I mistakenly identified this as the strap-weed filefish (Pseudomonacanthus macrurus). Corrected now.
Indeed Bloge is really amazing that you spot it, but you have the eye for this creatures:)
Thanks, Gerardo! When I first saw it, I thought it was just a fat leaf. :D
Super cool fish grate shots Blogie!