| Species name | Common name | Distribution | Max. Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monacanthus chinensis (Osbeck, 1765) |
Fan-bellied leatherjacket | Indo-Pacific | 38 |
| Monacanthus ciliatus (Mitchill, 1818) |
Fringed filefish | Western Atlantic | 20 |
| Monacanthus tuckeri Bean, 1906 |
Slender filefish | Western Atlantic | 10 |