| Monacanthidae (Filefishes) |
| 23 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine |
| Western Indian Ocean: known only from 3 specimens, 1 possibly from Natal, South Africa and 2 from Madagascar. |
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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). |
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Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 18 July 2017 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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