Cantherhines longicaudus Hutchins & Randall, 1982
Cantherhines longicaudus
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Monacanthidae (Filefishes)
Max. size:  13.2 cm SL (female)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 18 - 21 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Tahiti, French Polynesia, Pitcairn and Cook Islands.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Feeds on algae and benthic invertebrates (Ref. 89972).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 03 July 2015 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Museum: Popote Bay, Papara, BPBM 7197 (holotype of C. longicaudus, 10.6 cm SL, female) (Ref. 6220).


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