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Monacanthus chinensis
Monacanthidae [Filefishes]
21 cm [max to 38 cm]
9.1 cm
[max to 580 gm]
Marine
Found in estuaries, coastal & offshore reefs.
Edible but skin cannot be eaten.
Yes, plenty of them.
Body pale brown with dark brownish dots which form into large irregular patches. The ray of dorsal fin are colorless.
