Species ID
View AllJapanese Pineapplefish
( Monocentris japonica )
Description
How to Catch
Distribution
Eating
Fast Facts
- Are a member of the family Monocentridae (pinecone fishes)
- Can grow to 17cm in length
- Often mistaken for Australian Pineapplefish (Cleidopus gloriamaris)
- Popular among aquarists
- Frequent caves and ledges over reefs and in protected bays
- Appear to be swimming upside-down
