| Family: |
Monacanthidae (Filefishes) |
| Max. size: |
23 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: known only from 3 specimens, 1 possibly from Natal, South Africa and 2 from Madagascar. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 31-32; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 30-31. Preserved specimens brown with darker spots; dark brown ring around anus; soft dorsal, anal and pectoral fins pale; caudal fin dusky (Ref. 4421). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 18 July 2017 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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