Monodactylus kottelati Pethiyagoda, 1991
Monodactylus kottelati
photo by Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy/D. Terver

Family:  Monodactylidae (Moonyfishes or fingerfishes)
Max. size:  7.8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic-neritic; brackish; marine
Distribution:  Indian Ocean: Sri Lanka.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 28-30; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 28-30
Biology:  Mainly in coastal seas (Ref. 42969).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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