| Family: |
Monocentridae (Pinecone fishes) |
| Max. size: |
9.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 250 m |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific: Nazca Ridge, Desventuradas Is. and Juan Fernández Is. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Dorsal and pelvic spines robust with a locking mechanism similar to sticklebacks and some catfishes (Ref. 89357). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 December 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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