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Thamnaconus arenaceus (Barnard, 1927) Sandy filefish |
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| Family: | Monacanthidae (Filefishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 23 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: known only from 3 specimens, 1 possibly from Natal, South Africa and 2 from Madagascar. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 31-32; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 30-31. Preserved specimens brown with darker spots; dark brown ring around anus; soft dorsal, anal and pectoral fins pale; caudal fin dusky (Ref. 4421). | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 18 July 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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