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Barred Filefish

Cantherhines dumerilii

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Tetraodontiformes ›Family: Monacanthidae ›Genus: Cantherhines

About

Cantherhines dumerilii is a species of fish in the family Monacanthidae, the filefishes. Its common names include whitespotted filefish, barred filefish, orange-fin file, and yelloweye leatherjacket. It is distributed in the Indian and Pacific Oceans where it is found on coral reefs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Barred Filefish?
The scientific name of Barred Filefish is Cantherhines dumerilii.
What kingdom does Barred Filefish belong to?
Barred Filefish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Barred Filefish belong to?
Barred Filefish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Barred Filefish belong to?
Barred Filefish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Barred Filefish belong to?
Barred Filefish belongs to the order Tetraodontiformes.
What family does Barred Filefish belong to?
Barred Filefish belongs to the family Monacanthidae.
What genus does Barred Filefish belong to?
Barred Filefish belongs to the genus Cantherhines.