| Family: |
Monacanthidae (Filefishes) |
| Max. size: |
42 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 31-35; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 32-35. Caudal fin rounded; pelvic fins rudimentary. |
| Biology: |
Inhabits coastal reefs (Ref. 33839). Shy species (Ref. 33839). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 July 2017 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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