Pi 177 Anacanthius barbatus
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Tetraodontiformes
Family: Monacanthidae
Genus: Anacanthus
Species: A. barbatus
Anacanthus
barbatus, also known as the bearded leatherjacket, is a species of filefish
found in the Indo-Pacific. It is found on reefs at depths of from 3 to 8 metres
(9.8 to 26.2 ft). This species grows to a length of 35 centimetres (14 in) TL.
This species is the only known member of its genus. This species is of minor
importance to local commercial fisheries.
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