Monotaxis heterodon (Bleeker, 1854) Redfin emperor |
photo by
Allen, G.R. |
Family: | Lethrinidae (Emperors or scavengers), subfamily: Monotaxinae | |||
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Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: Seychelles and Maldives to Marshall Is.; south to the Great Barrier Reef, and New Caledonia; including Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia, and New Guinea. | |||
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IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 March 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |