The black scraper (Thamnaconus modestus) is a species of filefish in the family Monacanthidae.

It is found in the temperate waters in the Northwest Pacific Ocean.

It is commercially fished in China, and has been successfully aquacultured.

[1] "Thamnaconus modestus" .IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

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