| Family: |
Monacanthidae (Filefishes) |
| Max. size: |
28 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Zanzibar, Tanzania to Knysna, South Africa. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 28-34; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 30-34. Greenish grey in color with scattered irregular blotches on side of body; soft dorsal, anal and pectoral fins pale; caudal fin with 2 dark curved cross bars (Ref. 4421). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 July 2017 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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