Family: |
Aploactinidae (Velvetfishes) |
Max. size: |
13.1 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 37 - 48 m |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: off Natal, South Africa and off Tanzania. Likely to occur in Seychelles (Ref. 1623). |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 7-8; Vertebrae: 25-26 |
Biology: |
Five known specimens. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 20 June 2017 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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