Harlequin Filefish — printable fact sheet
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Harlequin Filefish
Oxymonacanthus longirostris
The Harlequin Filefish is a small, vibrantly colored marine fish known for its elongated snout and striking blue and orange patterning. It inhabits coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific region, where it relies heavily on live corals for both food and shelter. This species is highly sp…
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- If stressed or removed from their natural coral habitat, Harlequin Filefish may rapidly lose their vibrant coloration and are unlikely to survive for long in captivity.
- Harlequin Filefish can subtly change their skin color to better match their coral surroundings. They have small, brush-like teeth that allow them to feed on delicate coral polyps without damaging the coral structure.
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