Family: |
Aploactinidae (Velvetfishes) |
Max. size: |
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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: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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