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Monacoa niger Poulsen, Sado, Hahn, Byrkjedal, Moku & Miya, 2016 Black mirrorbelly |
| Family: | Opisthoproctidae (Barreleyes or spookfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 4.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 520 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: off American Samoa and possibly Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | This species is distinguished by having black pigmentation along the entire sole and possibly have a darker or more blackish body color compared to congeners (scale pockets are darker); and the black streak on the sole possibly consists of distinct patches posteriorly . The holotype is slightly damaged on the sole and variation of its pigmentation pattern must be assessed with future fresh material (Ref. 111070). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||