Filefishes are similar to Triggerfishes at first glance but have a long dorsal spine located directly above the eyes and leathery skin covered by small granules or bristles.  They have sharp incisiform teeth and eat a variety of invertebrates.  They swim by rapidly undulating the soft dorsal and anal fins, reserving the tail for short bursts of speed.

SHY FILEFISH

FANTAIL FILEFISH

SCRAWLED FILEFISH

UNICORN FILEFISH

BARRED FILEFISH, juv.

BARRED FILEFISH, male

YELLOWTAIL FILEFISH

SQUARETAIL FILEFISH

BROOM FILEFISH

HONEYCOMB FILEFISH

LONGTAIL FILEFISH

SEAGRASS FILEFISH

BLACKBAR FILEFISH

MIMIC FILEFISH

LONGNOSE FILEFISH

THREAD-SAIL FILEFISH    Kawahagi

WHITESPOTTED PYGMY FILEFISH   Amimehagi

WHITESPOTTED FILEFISH

ORANGESPOTTED FILEFISH