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Longnose Filefish

Oxymonacanthus longirostris

Taxonomy

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

About

The orange spotted filefish or harlequin filefish, Oxymonacanthus longirostris, is a filefish in the family Monacanthidae found on coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific Oceans. The orangespotted filefish is a different species and refers to Cantherhines pullus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Longnose Filefish?
The scientific name of Longnose Filefish is Oxymonacanthus longirostris.
What is the conservation status of Longnose Filefish?
The Longnose Filefish has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What kingdom does Longnose Filefish belong to?
Longnose Filefish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Longnose Filefish belong to?
Longnose Filefish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Longnose Filefish belong to?
Longnose Filefish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Longnose Filefish belong to?
Longnose Filefish belongs to the order Tetraodontiformes.
What family does Longnose Filefish belong to?
Longnose Filefish belongs to the family Monacanthidae.
What genus does Longnose Filefish belong to?
Longnose Filefish belongs to the genus Oxymonacanthus.