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Paramonacanthus oblongus (Temminck & Schlegel, 1850) Hair-finned filefish |
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photo by
Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy/D. Terver |
| Family: | Monacanthidae (Filefishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 7.8 cm (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs over reefs and sand bottom. Feeds on small invertebrates. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 July 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||