| Family: |
Aploactinidae (Velvetfishes) |
| Max. size: |
5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 13-15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-10; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 7-10. Description: Characterized by dark brown or blackish to yellowish color, usually with mottled pattern; deeply incised membrane between third and fourth dorsal spine; origin of dorsal fin above rear edge of eye; prickles (modified scales) covering head and body; three spines on lacrimal; five blunt spines on rear margin of preopercle; depth of body 3.2 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits sand and rubble bottoms, frequently neas reefs, in 10-30 m (Ref 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 March 2022 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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