diff --git a/source/reference/mongostat.txt b/source/reference/mongostat.txt
index 9ddaac39e94..0cce2b92423 100644
--- a/source/reference/mongostat.txt
+++ b/source/reference/mongostat.txt
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ Options
 
    Returns the version of the :program:`mongostat` utility.
 
-.. option:: --host <hostname><:port>
+.. option:: --host <hostname>:<port>
 
    Specifies a resolvable hostname for the :program:`mongod` from which you
    want to export data. By default :program:`mongostat` attempts to connect