filefish
Filefish belong to the family Monacanthidae, a group of marine fish within the order Tetraodontiformes. This family is characterized by its rough, sandpaper-like skin, which gives rise to the common name "filefish." They are found in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide, inhabiting coral reefs, seagrass beds, and rocky areas.
Filefish exhibit a wide range of body shapes and sizes, though many are laterally compressed and have
Reproduction in filefish often involves the female laying eggs, which are then guarded by the male. Some