Monacoa niger
Monacoa niger Poulsen, Sado, Hahn, Byrkjedal, Moku & Miya, 2016
Black mirrorbelly


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Family:  Opisthoproctidae (Barreleyes or spookfishes)
Max. size:  4.8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 520 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: off American Samoa and possibly Australia.
Diagnosis:  This species is distinguished by having black pigmentation along the entire sole and possibly have a darker or more blackish body color compared to congeners (scale pockets are darker); and the black streak on the sole possibly consists of distinct patches posteriorly . The holotype is slightly damaged on the sole and variation of its pigmentation pattern must be assessed with future fresh material (Ref. 111070).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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