| Family: |
Monacanthidae (Filefishes) |
| Max. size: |
10 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 50 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: North Carolina, USA and Bermuda to Antilles. Reported from northern South America (Ref. 5217). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 32-37; Anal soft rays: 31-36. A small, slender filefish (body depth about 3 in SL) with a rather long, concave facial profile. Brownish gray with scattered small black spots (Ref. 26938). |
| Biology: |
Found over sandy and rocky bottoms (Ref. 5217). Drifts among gorgonians (Ref. 9710). Feeds on algae and invertebrates. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 September 2014 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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