| Family: |
Aploactinidae (Velvetfishes) |
| Max. size: |
2.92 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: South Africa. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 6-6; Vertebrae: 26-26. This species is distinct in having the following characters: D XII, 8; pectoral 13; vertebrae total 26, 4 dorsal spines anterior to 3rd neural spine; posterior portion of maxilla without papillae; first pair of sensory pores of lower jaw contralaterally fused; isthmus tip almost reaching the 5th sensory pore of lower jaw; vomerine teeth absent; upper jaw longer than lachrymal; preopercular spines 5; weakly developed lower jaw papillae; body and fins with pinkish spots (Ref. 76876). |
| Biology: |
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| 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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