| Family: |
Monacanthidae (Filefishes) |
| Max. size: |
20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 30 - 200 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Gulf of Aden, Oman, and Gulf of Oman. Western Central Pacific (Ref. 43248). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 32-34; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 32-34. Caudal fin slightly rounded. |
| Biology: |
One juvenile taken between 73-200 m. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 29 January 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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