Monacanthidae (Filefishes) |
7.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 5 m |
Western Indian Ocean: Gulf of Mannar, India. |
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Inhabits shallow weedy bottoms (Ref. 31791). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 July 2017 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
Apparently inhabits shallow weedy bottoms. Museum: Kilakkarai, Gulf of Mannar, BPBM 20617 (holotype of L. velutina, 7.2 cm SL, male) (Ref. 31791). |
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