Tropical Reefs

Yelloweye Filefish

Cantherhines dumerilii

Location: Moorea, French Polynesia

Scientific Name: Cantherhines dumerilii

Also known as: Barred Filefish, Yelloweye Leatherjacket

Category: Filefishes

Size: 10 to 14 in. (25 to 35 cm)

Depth: 10-120 ft. (3-37 m)

Distribution: Indo-Pacific, Hawaii, Pacific Coast of Mexico to Panama, French Polynesia, Australia