Abalistes filamentosus has a total of three dorsal spines, 25-27 dorsal soft rays, 22-25 anal soft rays, and 14-15 pectoral rays.
The upper and lower rays of the caudal fin are formed from filaments.
The spinal dorsal fin is dark brown, and the body has now yellow or light blue spots.
The dark brown color gradually becomes white ventrally, and its cheek is brown with a tint of green.
Its cross section is compressed and lateral lines are not interrupted.
Abalistes filamentosus has a total of three dorsal spines, 25-27 dorsal soft rays, 22-25 anal soft rays, and 14-15 pectoral rays. The upper and lower rays of the caudal fin are formed from filaments. The spinal dorsal fin is dark brown, and the body has now yellow or light blue spots. The dark brown color gradually becomes white ventrally, and its cheek is brown with a tint of green. Its cross section is compressed and lateral lines are not interrupted.
Abalistes filamentosus