Whitespotted Filefish and Similar Species
Cantherhines macrocerus
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Orangespotted Filefish
Cantherhines pullus
Key differences: C. pullus typically has orange or yellowish spots, rather than white, and generally lacks the prominent dark saddle often seen on C. macrocerus. The body shape can also be slightly more elongated in C. pullus.
Scrawled Filefish
Aluterus scriptus
Key differences: A. scriptus is much larger, has a more elongated body, and is covered in intricate blue or green lines and spots, not just white spots. Its first dorsal spine is much smaller and less prominent.
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