[2] The fantail filefish has a tan body with black spots, yellow dorsal fins, and an orange tail.

[5] In big numbers, Pervagor spilosoma, usually stay within shallow habitatsi.

[4] This species consumes macroalgae such as seaweed, microalgae, tubeworms and small crustaceans including krill.

Fantail filefish live within coral reefs and areas that are rocky or have rubble and sand.

[9] Fantail filefish require good hiding places, so having rocks or other items would benefit this fish.