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Thamnaconus melanoproctes (Boulenger, 1889) Blackvent filefish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Monacanthidae (Filefishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 30 - 200 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Gulf of Aden, Oman, and Gulf of Oman. Western Central Pacific (Ref. 43248). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 32-34; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 32-34. Caudal fin slightly rounded. | |||
| Biology: | One juvenile taken between 73-200 m. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 29 January 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||