Trichonotus marleyi (Smith, 1936)
Trichonotus marleyi
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Trichonotidae (Sanddivers)
Max. size:  19 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: known only from Delagoa Bay, Mozambique to Durban, South Africa.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 45-47; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 37-39. Amber above with turquoise blue and red dots, faint rosy color below; anal and pelvic fins with dark red dots (Ref. 5466).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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