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Prosoproctus pataecus Poss & Eschmeyer, 1979 |
| Family: | Aploactinidae (Velvetfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | ||||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 69 - 82 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: South China Sea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Frontals, parietals, and infraorbital bones not heavily armored. Depression in interorbit narrow or non-existent. Pelvic-fin insertion anterior or just behind pectoral fin base. Anus just behind pelvic fins, far forward of anal fin origin (Ref. 39602). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||