FILE FISH

Appearance:

     • Body Shape: has a highly compressed, elongated oval body.

    • Coloration: It typically exhibits a pale grey. The baby fish often show a network of pale lines enclosing darker spots.

Size: This species can reach lengths of up to 76 cm (approximately 30 inches) and has a rough texture due to minute scales resembling fine hairs.

Habitat: is found in tropical marine environments, commonly inhabiting rocky areas and coral reefs at depths ranging from 0 to 512 meters.

Fishing Season: While specific fishing seasons are not detailed in the sources, it is generally caught as commercial fisheries.