Monognathus berteli Nielsen & Hartel, 1996
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 Family:  Monognathidae (Onejaws)
 Max. size:  5.8 cm OT (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  bathypelagic; depth range 1018 - 1430 m
 Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: known from the type locality, 5°12.79'N, 49°00.98'E.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 96-96; Anal soft rays: 50; Vertebrae: 86-86. Belongs to the short-skulled species-group of Monognathus. Anterior dorsal fin-ray above vertebra number 4, five vertebrae between anus and anal fin, length of pectoral fins 9.5% and posterior urostyle filament 53% of total length.
 Biology:  Length measured from tip of snout to base of urostyle.
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 23.04.02

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