Cantherhines dumerilii (Hollard, 1854)
Orange-fin file
Species recognized by R Froese & D Pauly (eds),
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Overview
Biology
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Inhabits offshore coral reefs usually solitary or in pairs (Ref. 5503, 48637). Common in surface waters around oceanic islands (Ref. 9318). A shy species, usually retreating quickly into caves or large crevices of the reef (Ref. 48637). Juveniles are pelagic, seen under floating objects (Ref. 9318). Feeds on tips of branching corals, algae, sponges, sea urchins, and mollusks (Ref. 1602).
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