Redtail filefish

Pervagor melanocephalus is a Filefish from the Indo-West Pacific.

The redtail filefish is a tropical reef-associated marine fish indigenous to the Indo-West Pacific, where it inhabits both coastal reefs and protected outer reefs at depths down to 120 feet. More

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The RedTail Filefish has an orange body and tail and a brownish head. This attractive filefish is best avoided by the beginning aquarist. More

This fish is known as Redtail Filefish and the correct latin name is Pervagor Melanocephalus. It belongs to the Filefish family. (e) It's origin is Indo-West Pacific. (e) Character and suggestions regarding care This species is peaceful. More

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Order : Tetraodontiformes
Family : Monacanthidae
Genus : Pervagor
Species : Pervagor melanocephalus
Authority : Bleeker, 1853