Fan-bellied leatherjacket

Often observed singly. Feeds on seagrass, algae, worms and small crustaceans. Can be seen sheltering among black corals at night.

Distinctive dorsal spine just above eyes.
Body colour and pattern varies according to habitat. Body colouration light brown or greenish to grey with irregular brown blotches and mottling.
Large ventral fan-like pelvic-flap lined with light blue dots around margin. Flap can be extended during displays or when alerted.
Large adults with a long filament on upper lobe of rounded caudal fin.
Spines on caudal peduncle.

Common Name: Chinese filefish, Fan-bellied leatherjacket

Family Common Name: Filefishes

Family: Monacanthidae

Scientific Name: Monacanthus chinensis___(Osbeck, 1765)

Genus: Monacanthus

Maximum Length: 38 cm (Total Length)

未評估

Not Evaluated (ne)

數據缺乏

Data Deficient (dd)

無危

Least Concern (lc)

近危

Near Threatened (nt)

易危

Vulnerable (vu)

瀕危

Endangered (en)

極危

Critically Endangered (cr)

絕滅

Extinct (ex)