Monocentris reedi
Monocentris reedi Schultz, 1956
Pinecone fish


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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:   
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)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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