Matted filefish
Acreichthys tomentosus
Where at Shedd?
Wild Reef
| Diet | Crustaceans, mollusks, fishes, fish eggs, algae, worms, sponges and zooplankton |
|---|---|
| Size | Length: Up to 4.72 inches (12 cm) |
| Type | Fishes |
| Range | East Indian and West-Central Pacific Oceans |
| Habitat | Seagrass beds and coral reefs |
Did you know?
- Other common names for the matted filefish are bristletail filefish, matted leatherjacket, tomentosus filefish, sea grass filefish, and Aiptasia eating filefish.