| Monacanthidae (Filefishes) |
| 12 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
|
reef-associated; depth range 15 - 28 m |
| Western Pacific: known only from the Philippines. |
|
Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 33-33; Anal soft rays: 30-31. Description: Characterized by yellow to yellowish grey-brown body color; narrow brown bar behind eye to gill opening; side of body with indistinct dark blotches, bands and small whitish spots; first dorsal spine shorter than snout length, above center of eye and partially fitting into groove on back; depth of body at anal fin origin 2.1-2.2 in SL; absence of spines on side of caudal peduncle; moderately concave dorsal profile of snout; rounded caudal fin (Ref. 90102). |
| Inhabits outer reefs in 15-28 m (Ref. 90102). |
|
Not Evaluated
(Ref. 96402)
|
| harmless |
|
Known from Luzon and Calamianes Islands (Ref. 90102). |
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