| Family: |
Aploactinidae (Velvetfishes) |
| Max. size: |
8.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Port Amelia, Mozambique to Natal, South Africa. Reported as likely at Seychelles (Ref. 1623) but Randall and van Egmond 1994 (Ref. 10685) believe otherwise. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 14-16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 6-7. Light brown to nearly black in color. |
| Biology: |
Anterolateral glandular groove with venom gland (Ref. 57406). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 20 June 2017 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
venomous |
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