Monolene mertensae (Poll, 1959)
Marten's moonflounder
photo by FAO

Family:  Bothidae (Lefteye flounders)
Max. size:  10 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 100 - 700 m
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: Gulf of Guinea to Penrith, Angola.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits muddy bottoms.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 May 2013 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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