Monolene helenensis Amaoka & Imamura, 2000

Family:  Bothidae (Lefteye flounders)
Max. size:  20.76 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 163 - 460 m
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic. North of St. Helena Island.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 108-116; Anal soft rays: 89-92; Vertebrae: 48-50. Blackish upper half of the pectoral fin. Body depth 2.58-2.77 in SL. Pectoral fin length on the ocular side 1.34-1.59 in HL (Ref. 37941).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 10 July 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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