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Created 4/13/2020

Family Monacanthidae

INDO-WEST PACIFIC

Paraluteres prionurus



Pura, Indonesia


Palau

MIMIC FILEFISH

A shy species uncommon on outer reefs.  Attains 4.5 inches.  East Africa to Japan and Tonga.  Mimics the poisonous Valentin's Puffer.