Family Monocanthidae (Noun)
Meaning
Filefishes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Filefishes of the family Monacanthidae are characterized by their flat, oval-shaped bodies and long snouts.
- Some filefishes within the family Monacanthidae are able to secrete a toxic mucus to deter predators.
- The family Monacanthidae comprises over 100 species of filefishes, which can vary greatly in size and coloration.
- Members of the family Monacanthidae are generally small fish, typically ranging in length from 10-40 cm.
- All species within the family Monacanthidae are found in shallow, coastal waters, usually at depths of less than 200 meters.