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Stephanoberyx monae Gill, 1883 |
| Family: | Stephanoberycidae (Pricklefishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 8.1 cm (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 945 - 4777 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: New England, USA to the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, and the Lesser Antilles. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 3-3. Snout not protruding beyond premaxillary symphysis (Ref. 37108). | |||
| Biology: | Adults probably abyssal benthic (Ref. 51654). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 October 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||