| Family: |
Monacanthidae (Filefishes) |
| Max. size: |
8.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Mombassa, Kenya to Durban, South Africa; possibly Seychelles. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 24-26; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 25-28; Vertebrae: 19-19 |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 July 2017 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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