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Rhino filefish

Hima fathirondu
Pseudalutarius nasicornis

It appears that Pseudalutarius nasicornis is relatively rare in the Maldives, likely due to its cryptic coloration, behavior, and its preference for deep-dwelling habitats.

Details

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size
Common to 12 cm; max. 18 cm
color
Ground colour pale brown to grey, two brown stripes on body. Adults with closely set yellow spots on head and body, soft dorsal and anal pale yellow, caudal dark brown.
order
Tetraodontiformes
family
Monacanthidae
image url
https://assets.explore.mv/fishes/pseudalutarius-nasicornis.png
habitat and biology
In the Maldives, this species has been observed only in depths greater than 40 m within the North Malé Atoll.
distinctive characters
In the Maldives, this species has only been observed at depths greater than 40 meters, specifically within the North Malé Atoll.
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